Divorced and financial claims against me

BlobFighter9

Hi there,

Sorry, not sure if this is the correct category, but it has to do partially with my bankruptcy!

I got divorced a few years ago and I believe my ex wife is starting proceedings to claim financially against me.

When the relationship broke down I continued paying as much as I could so that the kids could have an OK life. This agreement was outside of CSA and other bodies. I continued this even after my ex would not have been eligible to receive any money, just to help them.

When we split up, I took the £30k of debt that we had built together (most in my name) and ended up having to go bankrupt. I did not ask for any money from her, I was more conscious of the kids quality of life so I just "dealt with it".

I didn't get any financial agreements done by the courts either.

As time went by I got a really well paid sales manager job and have started saving for my first house. I was asked recently for the Decree Absolute as she was "sorting out her finances" and one of my kids told me she was looking into things to do with "their father" (me).

I may be jumping to conclusions and potentially being paranoid, but its getting close to when my bankruptcy drops off my credit file and time to buy a house after that.

I have read online that she can still claim some of my financial assets up until the point of remarriage. That would require me to find a partner and marry them!!

I have done nothing but try to make the whole experience as painless as possible for her and the kids.

If this is to happen, what leg have I got to stand on if I was to appeal and go to court?

Thanks in advance,

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Hoenir

When you divorced did you have a financial consent order drafted? 

Brie

It's possible that she may still be entitled to things like a portion of you pension or other financial products that were outside of the bankruptcy.  If you receive anything official or even unofficial from her making demands you may wish to discuss it with a divorce lawyer of some sort.  Whether they will then take into account the fact that you have settled the debts in your name or not may be something to add to that discussion.  

cr1mson

BlobFighter9 said:

When the relationship broke down I continued paying as much as I could so that the kids could have an OK life. This agreement was outside of CSA and other bodies. I continued this even after my ex would not have been eligible to receive any money, just to help them.

Is it possible that it is Child Support your ex is looking for? As baffled by comment re ex not being eligible as ex's circumstances would not relevant!

BlobFighter9

Thanks for your responses.
What I meant by this was that the agreement amount was in line with what she would have got from the CSA. However at a later stage the kids circumstances changed (age & out of education) which meant she was not eligible. After this I still continued paying to help out, the "kids" are in full time employment and have moved out now so I no longer pay this.

Thanks for the advice and assistance.