Entitlements after seperation

LJ-1980

Hi was looking for any advice on the following.
My mother-in-law has decided to split from her husband, they have decided to sell the house (they have around 6months remaining on their mortgage) and split the money 50/50

However as yet she has not decided to file for a divorce.

My question is this - if she goes on to buy a new property will he be entitled to half of that? He is has a tendencey to blow money and I imagine that he will have spent his half within a few months and will come back demanding more money.

Any advice appreciated - Thanks

BitterAndTwisted

People who agree the financials without it being part of the divorce proceedings are courting trouble.

It would be hard for him to start claiming her half once she's converted that half into bricks and mortar in her sole name, and any court would look askance at any attempt he might make to get hold of it. And it costs money. Lots of it, to go to court. But "looking askance" is not the same as failing completely.

rpc

Simplistically:

In Scotland, assets are divided based on the date of separation. Nothing that happens after that date matters a damn

In E&W, assets are divided based on the date they are divided. Until you get your clean break order, any asset could be looked at for a 50/50 split. He can claim on hers, she can also claim on his.