Seperation and Inheritance whats fair

after 26 years of marriage and 3 lovely children my wife asked me to leave to take some time out and agreed it was temporary and we would meet and take kids for dinner etc,
I was upset but agreed to leave.We have met once in 9 months and she has no plans to get back together despite my love.I have no idea why this happened.I can cope now emotionally but bbefore I left and things were better my wife would tell me that as her mum was 97 and wealty that we would be able to buy a home together and have something to ease the pressure.Two weeks before I was told to move out her Mum(who I loved very much)became very ill and 7 months later died.I comforted her but was very shut out.4 months later I learn she has bought a house for 450k in cash from inheritance.I am struggling with depression and renting and am 62 and provide for the kids now 13 and 17and 29 best I can.She has indicated that after house purchase and putting enough to one side for an income there is nothing for me.I ask how much and in the will were the kids looked after for university and school etc as at least that might help my expenses reduce but all I receive via text is that she will help towards costs.Ive never asked for or been given anything in my life but I am so hurt and feel very badly treated that I need to stand up for my rights.i don't want 40 or 50 percent of this unknown figure I just want to say with confidence that I could request legally and fairly a crtan ercentage but would not do that as I'm not that kind of person.but just for the sake of keeping health I would like a small amount to have a year off work without worrying about rent etc.she wants a separation and I have given up trying to save the marriage and fully accept separation.i would really like some advice as to my rights for some form of payment so I can at least feel I haven't been totally abused and stood up for myself.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
misunderstood and confused from blackpool:(

You've done well to come to terms with that in a relatively short space of time. I'm not surprised you're depressed though. You do need some resolution I think.

You are entitled to a proportion of everything. The kids will be taken into consideration and an allowance made in the percentages for their care.

Did you have a family home before she bought the place with her inheritance?

Really, you are right not to accept just being pushed to one side. You do need to consider mediation. That's not to get back together (as the name suggests), but to negotiate a financial settlement.

And you need to do it for your kids too.

It sounds as if your wife needs a wake up call. Firstly, keep in mind that it is not her decision how the marital assets are split. It needs to be agreed between you (or decided by a judge in court) with the outcome being that you are both living an equivalent lifestyle to each other but the needs of dependent children being at the top of the list.

To do this you need to take into account your earning potential, ages, health, pensions, all assets and debts. It is my understanding that the only time an inheritance would not be included in the pot for division would be if there was enough already in the pot to meet both of your needs.

A good mediator will help to show your wife how things are split under English law. Do as much research as you can on here as it will save you thousands in legal fees. I found that my ex husband was rather shocked when I finally gathered myself together enough to find out properly what I was entitled to - it was a good feeling getting into the driving seat and being able to quote the law at him.

thanks so much that's given me hope

Hi
Sorry for delay Ive been ill.No we have been renting last 4 years.My wife bought this house in cash a few months after Mum had died without my knowledge.