I spent £20000 on the house which is still in his name. Does anybody know how I stand. When we got together I sold my house and put all the proceeds into our new marital home which is in his name
2007-06-10 23:11:20 · 13 answers · asked by angie 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
all assests and debt would be shared by the court , usually half of what there is, or what the court deems fair, go and see you solicitor NOW!!
2007-06-10 23:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Neo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You really do need to see a good solicitor with this one and soon. Did the conveyance when you bought the house indicate that the £20k put in was your payment? If so, and as you were/are legally married, it should be a straight forward sell the house and split the proceeds in proportion to how much you put in. Hopefully, the house price will have increased to allow you to get your £20k back and for each of you to have enough to start over again.
If it is not clear in the conveyance, you are going to have to prove that the money was yours in the first place, what your intentions were at the time of the purchase just in case you split up. It will also be helpful for you to establish a claim if you can prove that since living there, you have contributed to the house in other ways. Have you done and paid for the decorating? Double glazing? New kitchen? Mortgage payments? Council tax, utilities, etc? Or even if you have stayed at home and looked after the kids allowing him to go to work can indicate intention and how any finances should be split.
But really you do need to see a solicitor asap for a better, definitive answer. Most do a free half hour session if you then go on to use them later.
2007-06-10 23:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not aware of the laws in you country but you have 12 months to act. but you do need to see a solicitor. the problem you will have to face is who spent the most time on the house who contributed to the house and you weren't married for 2 years and the house is not in your name... which is strange in its self why would you marry some one and buy a house together and not put your name on the deed.. hay that's just plan crazy..
2007-06-10 23:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by tuff*titty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He would be unable to call for something. you would be able to desire to have a consultation with an criminal professional or barrister, as curiously such as you're in England. in the US, based upon the size of a marriage, some states enable the female to stay in the marital place of residing till the youngest baby reaches the age of majority. each from time to time the guy would be required to proceed to make the loan money for a undeniable volume of time, and different situations the female is had to qualify for financing on her own and take over the money herself. do not even subject enticing him in a controversy whilst he makes demands like that. See an criminal professional immediately away and discover out what your rights are. this way, you will suitable comprehend the thank you to coach your baby.
2016-11-10 02:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a good family lawyer. Go to the family law association website and find one in your area. You have put money in and you have the right to get it back. Law states that you have that right. Cases dating back to the 80s have proven that, although you should have put your name on the deeds, you still get your money back. Go now to a very good family lawyer. I know in birmingham, where i live, its Benussi but go to the FLA website now. Good luck, you may not get all your money back but you will get a decent proportion.
2007-06-10 23:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to UK laws ....as a spouse you still stand for 50-50 on the property. get a good solicitor. as you already invested into the property your chances are more stronger to build a good case against him so stand tall and fight the case.
2007-06-10 23:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by ace_lovin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will still get half.... even if you were not married you can get half as you only have to be living with someone for six months as a common law wife to be entitled.
2007-06-10 23:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by 2 good 2 miss 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Advice to a fool goes in one ear out the other.
2007-06-10 23:57:40 · answer #8 · answered by cyrus_kh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does not natter if the house is in his name if you were married he will have to give you half of every thing.
every thing you both own will have to shared between you both
2007-06-10 23:17:27 · answer #9 · answered by PETER M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not too sure about the property laws in Britian but in Singapore, it means you got it between the legs.. tough luck..
2007-06-10 23:14:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋