Pre-nup

Interesting. Was this solicitor absolutely clear on where the funds came from for the purchase?

He was. He did say the pre nup might possibly ring fence and assets bought during the marriage, with the inheritance. Basically he couldn't say for definite without seeing the pre nup. Just mentioned the house potentially being seen as matrimonial property depending on how specific my ex was when drafting the pre nup. It's highly unlikely, I know, but it's hard to get a clear cut answer anywhere as Scots law is so unique

I would recommend a second opinion. Normally in Scots Law, whilst the solicitor is correct in saying the FMH would be split 50/50 it is also the case that if your wife can prove it was purchased using assets she brought to the marriage she would have a very strong case for a deviation from 50/50. That is further compounded by the fact that you weren't married for very long.

My ex would most certainly be able to provide evidence that it was her inheritance that bought the house. I suppose this is all speculation as I have n idea what the pre-nup included, and what it didn't. However, I'd be surprised if she/her family didn't ensure there was something stipulating that I had no claim on a home bought outright by her after marriage.