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I thought that sort of thing was actively encouraged in marriage?
Can you lose your house in a divorce if its 100% owned by you?
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I thought that sort of thing was actively encouraged in marriage?
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As others have suggested it depends. I AM NOT A LAYWER, but I think it should go something like this:-
> If you've paid for it solely, during or before, it should remain yours fully.
> If she argues that shes partially contributed, then she should be due what she has contributed.
> If you have kids with her, you're gonna get the raw end of the deal.
Where things get messy is what actually is considered a contribution. If she does a disproportionate of housework for example, she could argue that she has been supporting you in your efforts and this is detered her ability to proceed in her current and future worklife. I'm not actually sure if this argument would work normally in the UK, but add in some kids or add in her being a stay at home wife, and you'll likely be in a bit of a mess.
As others have mentioned, this can all happen without actually getting married and the law isn't equal over the full of the UK.
> If you've paid for it solely, during or before, it should remain yours fully.
> If she argues that shes partially contributed, then she should be due what she has contributed.
> If you have kids with her, you're gonna get the raw end of the deal.
Where things get messy is what actually is considered a contribution. If she does a disproportionate of housework for example, she could argue that she has been supporting you in your efforts and this is detered her ability to proceed in her current and future worklife. I'm not actually sure if this argument would work normally in the UK, but add in some kids or add in her being a stay at home wife, and you'll likely be in a bit of a mess.
As others have mentioned, this can all happen without actually getting married and the law isn't equal over the full of the UK.
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Soldato
I am never getting married
Great advice. I cannot believe people go through with it. You stand to lose so much. If you're the main earner I think marriage is such a huge risk.
Nothing is certain in this life. Relationships are fragile.
Soldato
Are you sure about that? I'm not so certain.
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Are prenuptials legal in the uk, i thought thats in america only
Soldato
If it's a joint mortgage then everything is 50/50 but you may not be able to force a sale - the court can insist the children are raised in the house until they are 16. If the mother is given custody then obviously you have a problem.
However - your half of the mortgage is always yours.
If you're the outright owner - I think the same thing applies, however - the house remains yours. No value of the house if ever awarded to your ex but she may end up living there.
I think these are exceptional circumstances when the mother (your ex) is completely unreasonable and it has to be a courtroom decision.
This is advice from a solicitor.
Anyway you look at it - you could end up broke and homeless. But at least your ex won't be getting half your pension and everything else which is what can happen in a divorce.
However - your half of the mortgage is always yours.
If you're the outright owner - I think the same thing applies, however - the house remains yours. No value of the house if ever awarded to your ex but she may end up living there.
I think these are exceptional circumstances when the mother (your ex) is completely unreasonable and it has to be a courtroom decision.
This is advice from a solicitor.
Anyway you look at it - you could end up broke and homeless. But at least your ex won't be getting half your pension and everything else which is what can happen in a divorce.
Caporegime
It will go 50/50, pre nups are generally not worth the paper they are written on.
You can lose out even more if there are children involved.
It does not matter you pay for it 100%, before the marriage, during or given to you.
I guess the only way to get round it is put the house in your parent's name, pay them the mortgage as rent. So technically you are just renting.
You can lose out even more if there are children involved.
It does not matter you pay for it 100%, before the marriage, during or given to you.
I guess the only way to get round it is put the house in your parent's name, pay them the mortgage as rent. So technically you are just renting.
Soldato
A Very Looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong Engagement 
Stop the scaremongering regarding cohabiting...
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consu.../@dg/@en/documents/digitalasset/dg_067362.pdf
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consu.../@dg/@en/documents/digitalasset/dg_067362.pdf
Very interesting.
So basically... if you're married you get completely shafted and if you're not you get off scot free
If you want a divorce then stick it out for a while and persuade the wife to move to Scotland for 'a new job opportunity'. You won't have to give her as much in Scotland.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-Scotland--knowing-divorce-cheaper-there.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-Scotland--knowing-divorce-cheaper-there.html
She got 750k and a family home
For co-habitation in scotland it dosent look like you lose your house:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/113318/0027450.pdf
All the stuff you buy together could be split down the middle though if you cant agree who owns what.