A woman I know is having the piss taken out of her by her ex. He has a very well paying job and they had a very comfortable life. He has fucked off though with another woman and says he's not going to pay their mortgage and wants her to sell the house. She can't afford to pay the mortgage but if she sells it, she walks away with virtually nothing. He's admitted adultery already. Is she not entitled to anything more? I don't like seeing gold-diggers screwing blokes over but this just seems wrong.
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AlthamBlue
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If they're not married I don't think there's anything she can do. Could be wrong.
shadygiz
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AlthamBlue said:If they're not married I don't think there's anything she can do. Could be wrong.
wrong, if they have been together over 5 years as a couple, they are classed as common-law. it doesnt carry much legality wide, but allows her some grounds to claim for selling the property
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/relationships_e/relationships_living_together_marriage_and_civil_partnership_e/living_together_and_marriage_legal_differences.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/r ... rences.htm</a>
They were married for over 10 years.<br /><br />-- Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:28 pm --<br /><br />AlthamBlue said:If they're not married I don't think there's anything she can do. Could be wrong.
He's hiding and moving everything though Shadygiz and he claims he only has about a grand to his name.shadygiz said:AlthamBlue said:If they're not married I don't think there's anything she can do. Could be wrong.
wrong, if they have been together over 5 years as a couple, they are classed as common-law, she is entitled to 40% of what is is.
shadygiz
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2sheikhs said:They were married for over 10 years.AlthamBlue said:If they're not married I don't think there's anything she can do. Could be wrong.
-- Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:28 pm --
He's hiding and moving everything though Shadygiz and he claims he only has about a grand to his name.shadygiz said:AlthamBlue said:If they're not married I don't think there's anything she can do. Could be wrong.
wrong, if they have been together over 5 years as a couple, they are classed as common-law, she is entitled to 40% of what is is.
this is normal, he will stash money in friends bank accounts, etc
i've edited my original post, as it seems common-law doesnt carry much gravitas legality wise nowadays.
although, you state she was married to him for 10years, based on this she can claim 50% of what is is
get a brief on the case, if she needs advice, some offer free consultations.
alternatively, make an appointment with citizens advice or pop down to her local drop in centre that citizens advice hold
kaz7
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She needs the best lawyer she can afford
My ex tried to get me to sell the house but my lady lawyer ended up with him signing his half of the house over to me and paying me maintanance
If has has a hint of guilt for cheating she may end up better than she thinks
My ex tried to get me to sell the house but my lady lawyer ended up with him signing his half of the house over to me and paying me maintanance
If has has a hint of guilt for cheating she may end up better than she thinks
AlthamBlue
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shadygiz said:AlthamBlue said:If they're not married I don't think there's anything she can do. Could be wrong.
wrong, if they have been together over 5 years as a couple, they are classed as common-law. it doesnt carry much legality wide, but allows her some grounds to claim for selling the property
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/relationships_e/relationships_living_together_marriage_and_civil_partnership_e/living_together_and_marriage_legal_differences.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/r ... rences.htm</a>
Ah, didn't know about that. I stand corrected.
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shadygiz said:AlthamBlue said:If they're not married I don't think there's anything she can do. Could be wrong.
wrong, if they have been together over 5 years as a couple, they are classed as common-law. it doesnt carry much legality wide, but allows her some grounds to claim for selling the property
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/relationships_e/relationships_living_together_marriage_and_civil_partnership_e/living_together_and_marriage_legal_differences.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/r ... rences.htm</a>
Utter crap!
Common law has no legal bearing in the uk whatsoever.
Even your bloody link says so!
He is entitled to half at least.
If there are no kids she must either pay him off or sell the house to give him his share.