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Financial Issues 617 topics

Discussion on asset split, maintenance and all financial related issues for cohabitees who are separating. The financial implications of separation for cohabitees is currently very different than for married couples under English law.

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Pay ex out but keep partners name on mortgage Hi, I just wanted some advice. Me and my ex(not married) have split up and her name is on the mortgage still but I have been paying it for 6 months on my own. 06 Jun 10, by karel Latest 07 Jun 10 by TBagpuss	Replies:5 :452	Latest by TBagpuss 07 Jun 10
A simple break up? Hi all, I'm new here so go gently.. Have a question with regard to our house and whats fair and reasonable. My partner and I split last year, ... 01 Jun 10, by AscotM Latest 06 Jun 10 by AscotM	Replies:5 :471	Latest by AscotM 06 Jun 10
Order of sale - worth it? Advice appreciated Hello all, I am looking for advice on costs for an order of sale, or whether to take an offer and run... My scenario is: Myself and my partner ... 05 Jun 10, by louise_fuzzy Latest 06 Jun 10 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:7 :1024	Latest by .Charles 06 Jun 10
Some Loan advice please... Hey there everyone, Had my first mediation after being seperated for two years. What came up was a credit card amount from when we were marrie ... 05 Jun 10, by Ferrets Latest 05 Jun 10 by Ferrets	Replies:4 :328	Latest by Ferrets 05 Jun 10
Mortgage issues after separation This is my first question after stumbling on this site. I've read quite a few questions so hope I'm not repeating anything but could really do with some advice ... 25 May 10, by indigoviolet Latest 31 May 10 by indigoviolet 1 2	Replies:7 :1004	Latest by indigoviolet 31 May 10
partner leaving the country - mortgage? :o( Hello all, I have found my in a very difficult situation that I don’t wish on anyone. To cut a long story, my partner has decided to leave to go round the ... 28 May 10, by bjj0002 Latest 28 May 10 by Lostboy67	Replies:3 :410	Latest by Lostboy67 28 May 10
Whats fair? My husband and i are getting on, sooo far even though where splitting. He got assets of around £200,000 and its all tide up in property, he worked har ... 28 May 10, by alexwhite Latest 28 May 10 by .Charles	Replies:1 :453	Latest by .Charles 28 May 10
Financial Disadvantagement (Scotland) Hi, A friend of mine split up with her partner about 2 years ago. They were together for about 4-5 years and bought (and cohabited in) a house together ... 26 May 10, by londiniumex Latest 26 May 10 by Fiona	Replies:1 :439	Latest by Fiona 26 May 10
how much will seperation cost me my wife and i are seperating, she has decided she doesn't love me anymore and wants me to move out,we are still living in the house at the moment. we have two k ... 25 May 10, by sparkster Latest 25 May 10 by WhiteRose	Replies:4 :767	Latest by WhiteRose 25 May 10
Investment in Ex-partners Home Am very new to this and unsure of how to proceed... My partner of six years and I split up last November. Over the six years we lived together (home in ... 18 May 10, by HarleanBlue Latest 22 May 10 by Donelovinhim	Replies:1 :525	Latest by Donelovinhim 22 May 10
legal aid I got help with legal costs while I was on income support. 2 years on my case still continues..I was moved from IS to JSA...so far roughly £9k spent on legal c ... 18 May 10, by ssoria Latest 19 May 10 by Richie Rich	Replies:2 :477	Latest by Richie Rich 19 May 10
Credit Report My ex has done a credit search in my name.. He says he just wanted to make sure I was not accumulating joint debt. what are my rights ... 12 May 10, by single01 Latest 12 May 10 by eyes on horizon	Replies:3 :508	Latest by eyes on horizon 12 May 10
Need a sale... I have just signed up to this board as I was looking for advice on the internet and came across someone discussing a similar problem over a year ago. I was hopi ... 27 Apr 10, by OutOfIdeas Latest 29 Apr 10 by OutOfIdeas	Replies:2 :425	Latest by OutOfIdeas 29 Apr 10
Insurance Hi. I am new in wikivorce ... and very new at divorcing. I am a Colombian woman married to an English citizen. Things didn't work out and I am back to my co ... 26 Apr 10, by paulswife Latest 26 Apr 10 by paulswife	Replies:3 :393	Latest by paulswife 26 Apr 10
Gaining entry to property after seperation Hi I wondered if anyone can help me? I have been seperated from my partner for two years now and she still lives in our home Which is mortgaged in both our name ... 21 Apr 10, by Carlo1 Latest 21 Apr 10 by Carlo1	Replies:4 :505	Latest by Carlo1 21 Apr 10
To buy or not to buy..HELP!! Hiya folks.... ( blimey not been on here for ages ) ... 18 Apr 10, by justm3x Latest 19 Apr 10 by hawaythelads	Replies:4 :412	Latest by hawaythelads 19 Apr 10
Joint mortgage - what to do We both own the house, both names on deeds. My ex has suggested that he buys me out, he will then live in the house, but, here is the issue - my name is kept o ... 25 Mar 10, by bacardijulia Latest 25 Mar 10 by mike62	Replies:5 :358	Latest by mike62 25 Mar 10
Cohabitation rights to non owned property. I purchased my house in June 2007 which is home to myself, my two children 12 & 15 and my new partner. When I purchased the house it was worth £215,000 bas ... 23 Mar 10, by irene04 Latest 23 Mar 10 by irene04	Replies:5 :636	Latest by irene04 23 Mar 10
Spousal Maintenance After 8.5 years of marriage my husband has recently left and whilst initially we tried to sort out financial issues ourselves, I think we have now unfortunatley ... 20 Mar 10, by pollyhi Latest 21 Mar 10 by LittleMrMike	Replies:2 :432	Latest by LittleMrMike 21 Mar 10
Help with house ownership Hi! I separated from my partner just over 7 years ago. We own a house in joint names which he hasnt contributed to the mortgage or the maintenance of the prop ... 16 Mar 10, by Saucepan Latest 17 Mar 10 by Saucepan	Replies:2 :399	Latest by Saucepan 17 Mar 10
Should I be entitled to more? Hi, I'm new to this I've no idea if this is in the right place and it's going to be quite long so please bear with me! I was with my partner for 5 years. A ... 14 Mar 10, by lou30 Latest 15 Mar 10 by Fiona	Replies:4 :532	Latest by Fiona 15 Mar 10
5 children, house in his name and not married.... Help....I am the younger sister trying to convince my sister that she can escape the trap she has found herself in. Par ... 08 Mar 10, by Peaches and Cream Latest 08 Mar 10 by .Charles	Replies:1 :386	Latest by .Charles 08 Mar 10
Applicants Questionnaire regarding co habiting I have received the applicants questionnaire from my ex's solicitor and they are trying to obtain details and financial details of my girlfriend. I sta ... 08 Mar 10, by richard a Latest 08 Mar 10 by richard a	Replies:2 :431	Latest by richard a 08 Mar 10
at my witts end......joint mortgage problems I am not married, was with my ex partner for 8 years. We have a 7 year old daughter and seperated 2 years ago. We purchased our property through the ri ... 05 Mar 10, by gemki1 Latest 06 Mar 10 by .Charles	Replies:5 :404	Latest by .Charles 06 Mar 10
Legal situation in death Not sure if this is the forum for this, but here goes. My father died in Dec 09. He had been co-habiting with the same women for 20 years (not my mother). He ha ... 28 Feb 10, by ImOKreally Latest 03 Mar 10 by .Charles	Replies:4 :411	Latest by .Charles 03 Mar 10
Money acquired after seperation I wonder if anyone could clear this up for me. I have been told by a work colleague that any money you may inherit or win your ex can claim a share even after ... 28 Feb 10, by julie321 Latest 03 Mar 10 by bugsy7	Replies:4 :536	Latest by bugsy7 03 Mar 10
Splitting after 12 years, he owns the house My partner of 12 years has told me our relationship is over, and has asked me to move out. The house is his, and he bought it 3 years before i moved in. I hav ... 01 Mar 10, by RamblingRose Latest 01 Mar 10 by .Charles	Replies:2 :392	Latest by .Charles 01 Mar 10
Do I stop being his Buisness partner Hi hope someone can advise me. My stbx is selfemployed has been for the last 10 years we have been married for 15 years. I am a partner in his ... 26 Feb 10, by Hiphop Latest 26 Feb 10 by mike62	Replies:3 :347	Latest by mike62 26 Feb 10
Financial Agreement before Divorce and Ancilliary Hi, My stbx and I have been seperated now for about 6 months, I am have applied for access to our daughter and this is still ongoing. The question I had was thi ... 19 Feb 10, by Sappy2020 Latest 21 Feb 10 by Sappy2020	Replies:6 :466	Latest by Sappy2020 21 Feb 10
my wedding gifts from my dad x2b mentioned a couple of times about my jewellery in the bank. I was given these to me by my dad on my wedding day. Can he claim anything from my jewellery? I ... 18 Feb 10, by ssoria Latest 18 Feb 10 by ssoria	Replies:4 :328	Latest by ssoria 18 Feb 10
Spousal maintenance My partner's been separated for nearly 3 years (not divorced or even started divorce procedures)I think both are too scared to initiate the divorce? Fo ... 17 Feb 10, by Girlie Latest 17 Feb 10 by NellNoRegrets 1 2	Replies:12 :845	Latest by NellNoRegrets 17 Feb 10
what can i do about the house? Me and my Ex got a joint mortgage and bought a house back in 2005, after being together we split in 2008, it was and still is amicable, to an extent anyway 11 Feb 10, by disturbedm Latest 11 Feb 10 by Elle	Replies:3 :386	Latest by Elle 11 Feb 10
court undertakings ahead of seperation Hi all, Having been keen to have all court and legal affairs ended in my saga (check my other posts if overly interested) I was enticed into making and ... 08 Feb 10, by sativa	Replies:0 :326
New to this :( ... ... 27 Jan 10, by mummy3 Latest 01 Feb 10 by mummy3 1 2	Replies:7 :869	Latest by mummy3 01 Feb 10
how do i remove ex's name from morgage? my ex moved out and into a rented property, they have agreed they do not want any of the house or equity and has signed this with a solicitor , how can i remove ... 31 Jan 10, by unbeaten Latest 01 Feb 10 by rasher	Replies:3 :635	Latest by rasher 01 Feb 10
Offer My Husband Hosp consultant £ 90 000 pa £5100 net per month) Me Nurse ( £450 per month - £100 childcare) Married 17 years 3 c ... 26 Jan 10, by Sunnychick Latest 27 Jan 10 by Sunnychick 1 2	Replies:12 :917	Latest by Sunnychick 27 Jan 10
Am I being unreasonable Let me set the scene. My stbx and i separated 18 months ago due to me having an affair. My stbx still lives in the matrimonial home which up until December 20 ... 18 Jan 10, by yellow Latest 26 Jan 10 by londiniumex	Replies:5 :354	Latest by londiniumex 26 Jan 10
voluntary disclosure what does it mean? hi all and thanks in advance, i have heard from my sol, who has said the other side has requested voluntary disclosure, what does this mean can any one explain ... 22 Jan 10, by reann Latest 22 Jan 10 by dukey	Replies:1 :577	Latest by dukey 22 Jan 10
death after divorce My soon to be ex wife will be living in my house for 18 months or unless she decides to move on sooner,the house will then be sold and proceeds split down the ... 16 Jan 10, by deaky23 Latest 16 Jan 10 by vivi36	Replies:1 :351	Latest by vivi36 16 Jan 10
Not married, no children, everything is in my name I am just wondering where I stand legally and financially. I live with my partner, however the relationship has broken down and at the moment I see no ... 21 Sep 09, by sm1971 Latest 10 Jan 10 by needhelpnow	Replies:3 :423	Latest by needhelpnow 10 Jan 10

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