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Undeclared money

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  • cloud_dog
    cloud_dog Posts: 6,344 Forumite
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    Glen_Clark wrote: »
    Well that would be a little more difficult
    Yes, as i've been highlighting. Which is why I choose my words carefully to describe a scenario which could be applicable here.
    Glen_Clark wrote: »
    .... but it clearly isn't the case here is it?
    Clearly not otherwise we wouldn't have been prolonging this discussion.
    ;Glen_Clark wrote: »
    He already has the money in the bank and says 'if she wants a divorce soon'
    Glen, firstly the OP states 'is separated', and 'his bank', and secondly usually there is a separation before the finality of a divorce.

    Where do you stand on my hypothetical scenario?
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  • Glen_Clark
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    cloud_dog wrote: »
    Where do you stand on my hypothetical scenario?

    Well I think, if they are smart, the couple will still split it 50/50 as the alternative is the lawyers taking the lot ;)
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  • cloud_dog
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    Glen_Clark wrote: »
    Well I think, if they are smart, the couple will still split it 50/50 as the alternative is the lawyers taking the lot ;)
    Really?

    I really do not think you would feel that way in those circumstances; and you shouldn't.
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  • Glen_Clark
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    cloud_dog wrote: »
    Really?
    .

    doesn't take a lawyer long to run you up a £10k bill
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  • cloud_dog
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    Glen_Clark wrote: »
    doesn't take a lawyer long to run you up a £10k bill
    The 'Really' was in relation to you happily letting you ex take 50% of YOUR good fortune after separation; a) I don't think you'd feel that way, and b) l don't think it it reasonable for it to occur.
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  • hcb42
    hcb42 Posts: 5,962 Forumite
    I wouldn't dream of taking my partner's inheritance off him if I was in this situation, regardless of what the divorce lawyers would suggest.
  • Glen_Clark
    Glen_Clark Posts: 4,397 Forumite
    cloud_dog wrote: »
    The 'Really' was in relation to you happily letting you ex take 50% of YOUR good fortune after separation; a) I don't think you'd feel that way, and b) l don't think it it reasonable for it to occur.
    I think I would rather share it amicably with my Ex and come away with half, than waste it all on lawyers and nastiness and come away with nothing.
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  • cloud_dog
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    Glen_Clark wrote: »
    I think I would rather share it amicably with my Ex and come away with half, than waste it all on lawyers and nastiness and come away with nothing.
    You seem to be struggling to specifically answer my question but based on your above reply you feel it is right and reasonable for an ex-partner to share in a good fortune that occurs after a separation (not divorce).
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  • atush
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    I suggest the legal forum for an answer to this question. Legal questions, and hiding money aren't really suitable for the savings forum.
  • cloud_dog
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    atush wrote: »
    I suggest the legal forum for an answer to this question. Legal questions, and hiding money aren't really suitable for the savings forum.
    I'm sure but, we had moved past the legal aspect on to the moral consideration.

    People contest wills, I know this is legal but is it morally correct to overrule someone's last wishes irrespective of what they wished?
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