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Divorce/separation

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What split is fair

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Newyearbee · 28/06/2026 20:23

Having not worked for many years due to raising kids and then ill health (still on long term sick), is it fair to assume I would get more than 50/50 division of marital assets? Does anyone have experience of this and can suggest a likely cut on house/pension etc? Thanks

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Jellybunny98 · 28/06/2026 21:32

Newyearbee · 28/06/2026 21:23

Why leave his pension alone. If I don’t have future earning potential like he does, am I not likely to get more than 50/50 split of assets?

It depends on the circumstances OP, how much is in the pot for example.

It is needs based, there is no rule that says you both have to be equal forevermore after divorce, just that both needs are met as much or aa fairly as possible upon divorce. If a 50% split would allow you both to adequately house yourselves, children are adults, likely a pension sharing due to your time out of work, then there is no reason you would get more than 50%. The purpose of divorce is not to try and make you equal forever, just to ensure a fair separation- you’ll also be expected to support yourself.

ikeepforgetting · 28/06/2026 21:32

beeautifullif3 · 28/06/2026 21:14

50/50 , learn to take care if yourself and ffs leave his pension alone

Pensions are part of the marital pot "ffs"

OnlyMabelInTheBuilding · 28/06/2026 21:31

I’d assume 50/50 as a starting point - you’ll need to see a lawyer.

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Newyearbee · 28/06/2026 21:23

Why leave his pension alone. If I don’t have future earning potential like he does, am I not likely to get more than 50/50 split of assets?

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beeautifullif3 · 28/06/2026 21:14

50/50 , learn to take care if yourself and ffs leave his pension alone

FirstdatesFred · 28/06/2026 20:47

I think that it could still be 50/50 of the assets as a starting point, if the size of the “pot” means that your needs can be met

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Newyearbee · 28/06/2026 20:45

Kids (now both technically adults) to be shared 50:50

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Newyearbee · 28/06/2026 20:39

Yes.

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WallaceinAnderland · 28/06/2026 20:37

Are you actually married?

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Newyearbee · 28/06/2026 20:29

16 & 18

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Jellybunny98 · 28/06/2026 20:27

How old are the kids?

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