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Free School places included with job

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SparkyMark
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10 Oct 24 #524333 by SparkyMark

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Hi,

I am currently in the process of discussing an equitable settlement with my ex and we are at loggerheads over 1 specific matter.

As a teacher at a private school, I receive 2 free school places for my children, which is part of my package and is not reflected in my salary. However, my ex has a salary which includes accommodation allowance and many other extras. If for example, I remain in this job for the entirety of my children's education, my children would have received a private education for free via my job. My ex would not have to pay anything for this, but my argument is that if I didn't have this particular job and we still wanted private education for our children this should be a factor in our financial agreement.

I'm interested to hear any other points of view or if there is any legal merit in this stance.

Thanks for any help.

WYSPECIAL
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10 Oct 24 #524339 by WYSPECIAL

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Is it a taxable benefit?
If you didn’t get it would your children go to state schools?
What are you arguing? That your total benefits package is worth far more than your salary?

SparkyMark
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12 Oct 24 #524349 by SparkyMark

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Thanks for your reply.

No, I live in the Middle East, so no taxes. It comes with the job. If I didn't work here I would move back to the UK and they would go to a state school. I'm arguing that my 2 children enjoy private education because of my job. My husband doesn't have to contribute at all. I would like this to be taking into account whilst discussing the financial split. Thanks

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