Could my partner take my house from me if we were to split ?

steve_taylor_

If you are not married then I would suggest you get a Parental Rights Agreement. If you do split , irrespective of what happens to the house, then you will have very limited rights ( compared to the mother ) over your child.

Although as most people are saying go and get some legal advice !

beanieandme

Jake was born at midday on 13th Feb weighing 7lbs 13oz. All went very well. He is a very happy and contented little chap. Be great to hear how everyone else is getting on.

Delluver

paddy's_mum

OP is quite right to be worried. The Family Division of the courts do indeed take note of all needs/expenditure/long term plans. They have, I am told, more powers than any other court in the land to do the 'right thing' whatever that may be. They even have the power to look at expected inheritance(s) or new partners salaries/income/committed expenditure to try to reach an equitable solution.

I do feel that the OP has been somewhat 'got at' in this thread. In an ideal world, no child comes into the world unwanted and is subsequently seen as some sort of threat or lever in bargaining. However, that is not what OP is asking.

In his shoes, I would be planning to continue to rent, and if I could, quietly put a small sum a month into a private savings account, against the day when I could buy. Although you do not need to tell your GF of this, unless you could 'hide' the money, the court can take it into consideration.

Having been a co-habitee, albeit some years ago, my partner and I took careful (although not hostile) note of what each of us had contributed to the 'family'. When we finally did split, it was amicable, mostly because each of us had clear direction on what we had earned/spent/contributed.

If the relationship is as volatile as OP suggests, I would certainly not be rushing into a FTB. That situation is stressful all by itself and can only add to the strains and troubles within the relationship. Perhaps better to wait a year or two and see what shapes up.

I don't know you but I would suggest that as uncertain as you now appear to be, you should take the warning that your inner self is trying to give you. Hope that helps.