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To say getting married to protect your finance is a joke

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bebanjo · 18/09/2026 23:32

Been married 20 years house fully paid for. He’s divorcing me, his moved in with new partner. He’s severed the joint tenants, refuses mediation now has about 2 weeks to live.

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everynowandthenifallapart · 18/09/2026 23:44

Joint tenants is neither here nor there if you are married and have been for a long time.

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 18/09/2026 23:42

If you both paid for the house, he can't will it to someone else.

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bebanjo · 18/09/2026 23:40

WinterBlues26 · 18/09/2026 23:35

Get a solicitor. Just because your stbxh has done this it doesn't mean he is legally allowed. You cannot sever joint tenants unilaterally.

Well it turns out you can. And if his done this, which requires a solicitor and filed for divorce then his sure as shit made a will

OP posts:
WinterBlues26 · 18/09/2026 23:35

Get a solicitor. Just because your stbxh has done this it doesn't mean he is legally allowed. You cannot sever joint tenants unilaterally.

SeptUsername · 18/09/2026 23:35

I can’t wrap my head around this. More information is needed.

TheSmallAssassin · 18/09/2026 23:35

Well, if you're still married and he's only got two weeks to live(!), unless he's written a new will it will come to you anyway. Sounds shit all round though, sorry.

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