Inheritance when separated , could I claim ?

densol_2

Need-2-sort-my-money-out wrote: »

Im trying to financially secure monies for my CHILDREN ......The ones that he brought into the world with me , the ones hes never paid a penny for since he left ......is that morally wrong .......Im not here to argue , just to get some support & guidance ....

You won't get support and guidance off many on this board ! Some are just nasty for the sake of it and impose their moralistic views on others.

See a solicitor - they will advise you best. There was the recent case in the news where the woman was given leave to pursue a claim against her ex 20 years later ! Marriage creates certain legal and financial obligations including support for a spouse. I make no comment on whether I believe that is right or wrong - it just is, so see if you can get half hour free advice with a divorce specialist solicitor.

Guest101

densol wrote: »

You won't get support and guidance off many on this board ! Some are just nasty for the sake of it and impose their moralistic views on others.

See a solicitor - they will advise you best. There was the recent case in the news where the woman was given leave to pursue a claim against her ex 20 years later ! Marriage creates certain legal and financial obligations including support for a spouse. I make no comment on whether I believe that is right or wrong - it just is, so see if you can get half hour free advice with a divorce specialist solicitor.

Which works both ways. So did the OP support her unemployed husband?

fierystormcloud

densol wrote: »

You won't get support and guidance off many on this board ! Some are just nasty for the sake of it and impose their moralistic views on others.

See a solicitor - they will advise you best. There was the recent case in the news where the woman was given leave to pursue a claim against her ex 20 years later ! Marriage creates certain legal and financial obligations including support for a spouse. I make no comment on whether I believe that is right or wrong - it just is, so see if you can get half hour free advice with a divorce specialist solicitor.

:T Good post.

Guest101

fierystormcloud wrote: »

:T Good post.

... I worry about society as a whole. Thankfully i dont have to deal with such ignorance on a casual basis.

Marisco

bluenose1 wrote: »

Think I would ask what he intended to give his kids from his inheritance. If his answer was nothing then I would tell him I would be divorcing him and requesting half his assets.
Worth a try, might worry him enough to give them something.
I don't blame the OP trying to get something for her children.

This is the best advice I've seen on this thread! I also wouldn't go in all guns blazing, as that is sure to rile him up, it would me!! Best to ask if he'll give something to the kids, rather than threaten court straight away. Have a civilised convo about it, and point out the kids would appreciate some help with xyz.

If someone threatened me with court 8 years down the line, I'm afraid I would use every penny of said inheritance to fight it. Anyway, the "kids" are old enough to ask their dad outright for help, far better for the op to keep out of it completely. The dad will probably be more inclined to listen to a request from the kids than an ex anyway!