What am I entitled to if I split from my husband?
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What am I entitled to if I split from my husband?
A decree of divorce automatically ends a former spouse’s entitlement to legal right share – although it is still open to them to petition a court for a share of your estate after you die.
Is my ex partner entitled to half my house?
Both you and your spouse or ex-partner are entitled to live in your home after separation regardless of whose name is on the rental agreement or the title of the property. You cannot be forced to leave just because the property is not in your name, unless the Court orders it.
Who pays the mortgage when you separate?
You are both jointly and separately responsible for the full amount of the loan. If the loan is not paid, the bank may take possession and sell the home to pay it.
What happens if one partner stops paying the mortgage?
If you stop making the mortgage payments as a result of a relationship break-up, your lender will hold both of you liable and can pursue both of you for any arrears. The fact that one of you may have continued to pay ‘their’ share of the mortgage does not affect this principle.
How do I protect my finances in a divorce?
Financial Documentation to protect your money during divorceCollect copies of financial documentation, ideally from a period of 12 months before your separation, including: Keep a running list of assets and liabilities to be divided during the separation – update this list as assets are sold or debts paid off.
