Ex partner and future financial matters

metalhead72

In Oct 2010, I split from my now ex partner (we wasn’t married). We have two children aged 15 / 13. Since the split both myself and my ex partner have since married.

During my time with my ex partner, we didn’t have a mortgage or joint bank account, joint loans, nothing financial tying us together.

What I need to clarify is, could my ex partner be entitled (or could legally claim for) any future financial gains / matters that involves my wife & I (pensions, life insurance, property / etc).

Also, since the split, I’ve been paying my ex partner maintenance for the children. Am I right in thinking that even though the level of maintenance payments hasn’t been legal agreed (solicitors / csa), her accepting payments since the split (and her not rejecting the direct debits) makes this payment legal and binding ?.

doodoot

It may be better to re-post your questions in the other boards that deal with finances and child support.

There are experts galore there to give you detailed advice.

metalhead72

Thanks.. will do.

Hovel_lady

metalhead72 wrote: »

In Oct 2010, I split from my now ex partner (we wasn’t married). We have two children aged 15 / 13. Since the split both myself and my ex partner have since married.

During my time with my ex partner, we didn’t have a mortgage or joint bank account, joint loans, nothing financial tying us together.

What I need to clarify is, could my ex partner be entitled (or could legally claim for) any future financial gains / matters that involves my wife & I (pensions, life insurance, property / etc).

Also, since the split, I’ve been paying my ex partner maintenance for the children. Am I right in thinking that even though the level of maintenance payments hasn’t been legal agreed (solicitors / csa), her accepting payments since the split (and her not rejecting the direct debits) makes this payment legal and binding ?.

No, she would not be entitled to claim anything off you/your wife.

No, it's not legal and binding and she could involve the CSA at any time.
As you have 2 children you would be expected to pay 20% of your income (possibly less if they stay with you at all).

daska

It might be better expressed as not legal and binding going forwards, in that she can't go to the CSA and demand additional back payments - hope that sets your mind at rest if that was the question you meant to ask. But if I were you I'd be putting the difference between 20% and what you are currently paying in a savings a/c just in case a demand falls through your letterbox.