tory1012 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 This may be a long one, but I just need some advice and reassurance that I am entitled. My partner and I have been together for nearly 5 years we have a 3 year old daughter and are separated. We are both fine with the decision to separate and believe it is for the best. The division of our assets is proving somewhat more challenging. I'll just explain the situation first we own 2 houses which are both in my exs name. The first house he owned before we were together. The second house we bought and my name wasn't on the application as I was pregnant and had not had my fixed term contract renewed (I'm pretty sure due to me being pregnant). I went back to work when my daughter was 5 months full time. Around 1 and 1/2 years later my partner decided to open. A business from home so he left his full time job to work on it. I stayed at work full time and paid all the bills for the last 15 months as the business was not making enough to pay an income. We made an agreement that he would keep the house he owned before meeting me. And we would be going halves in the rental properties sale amount minus the mortgage. So essentially he gets one house and half the profit of our rental. Its currently got tenants in it with a fixed term tenancy which is due to end in February I am unable to move in until their fixed contract ends. I am going to buy the house with the purchase price being the current mortgage and his share. So he gets to pay off the mortgage and keep the amount of profit on the purchase price. I can't afford the finance for the whole amount so my mum will be buying half share to help me have a home. My problem is, he isn't very nice to me he just does what he wants when he wants while only working a few hours a day in his business while our daughter is in full time care. I have paid the bills for the last 15 months and I am going to see a lawyer to see if I'm actually entitled to the other house given my contributions and the fact that I helped fund the very business that will be his lively hood. Am I out of line with wanting the other house without paying him anything? He still gets to keep the house he owned previously which I have been paying for. We are currently still living together and just constantly arguing. Your thoughts are appreciated!! Link to post Share on other sites
PegNosePete Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 You don't mention if you're married or just living together? This makes a HUGE difference to the law. And which country / state? Whether you are or aren't, still see a lawyer. IT's always useful to get professional advice and many do a free initial consultation so there's really NO reason not to. Once you know what you're entitled to by law, you'll know whether what you're asking for is reasonable or not. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Lucky Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Am I out of line with wanting the other house without paying him anything? He still gets to keep the house he owned previously which I have been paying for. We are currently still living together and just constantly arguing. Your thoughts are appreciated!! Asking strangers on the Internet for free legal advice gets you counsel worth exactly what you paid for it. Something this important, get a lawyer specializing in this field... Mr. Lucky Link to post Share on other sites
FMW Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Most definitely get an attorney and don't skimp on the cost. How you divide up your assets will have an ongoing effect on your life. Link to post Share on other sites
vla1120 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Talk to a lawyer. The laws are different in every state. Trying to navigate this situation without a lawyer could leave you with less than you are entitled to. Link to post Share on other sites
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