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Divorce and property

Michepoo
Michepoo Posts: 2 Newbie
edited 16 January 2016 at 1:29PM in Marriage, relationships & families
Hi All,
My husband owns a flat with his ex wife,

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  • clearingout
    clearingout Posts: 3,290 Forumite
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    was the financial side of things not sorted when he divorced? what does the paperwork say?

    It is highly likely she will be entitled to something, yes.
  • Michepoo
    Michepoo Posts: 2 Newbie
    No the property wasn't talked about in the divorce, they they now have tenancy in common
  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,915 Forumite
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    Michepoo wrote: »
    No the property wasn't talked about in the divorce, they they now have tenancy in common

    the paperwork should stipulate what % of the property each owns
    http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-1594984/Tenants-common.html
    who has been living in the property? if rented, the rental income would be split as per the property ownership for tax purposes
  • clearingout
    clearingout Posts: 3,290 Forumite
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    so was the financial side of divorce not dealt with at all? if that's the case, how long were they married, were there children? how long have they been divorced?

    You probably need legal advice. It is very unwise to leave the financial side of divorce up in the air (but seems quite a common thing to happen). You would try wikivorce.com for help - the forums are full of knowledgeable people.
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