AIBU

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Tgi234 · 05/04/2024 19:47

AIBU

married my husband 9 years ago, family business so was asked to sign a 10 year prenup( less than a month before) did this no issue. For reference we had been together for 7 year prior to getting married and had a child together, Fast forward to now brother is getting married and new fiancé, they have been together 2 years, she is told doesn’t need to sign one. AIBU or is this a bit of a low blow ? Feeling deflated 😌

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2024please · 06/04/2024 09:11

You need proper legal advice and fast!

Yes, the house would be a marital asset should you divorce (wait for the prenup to expire first 😉) but if your name is not on the deeds, you don't own it and he can Will it where he likes, which he seemingly has done, to his parents and brother.

You also need to check who is nominated to receive his life insurance and how much is it for. If you are the nominated person, check it's enough to be able to buy another property.

Wagonwheelforme · 06/04/2024 09:28

Tgi234 · 05/04/2024 23:44

No buissness share is left to PIL & BIL

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I think you need to make sure that you would be looked after if he were to die before you.

and what happens when the PIL and BIL die? Does it go to him?

you need to ensure your children’s inheritance is protected

Spirallingdownwards · 06/04/2024 12:23

Obbydoo · 05/04/2024 22:45

It would be considered but it is very rare that a spouse would be forced to sell a business as part of a divorce, particularly as it was already established before she was on the scene. (If the business was established during their marriage she would have a greater claim as she could attempt to claim she contributed to it's success). The business is nothing to do with her and as she has rightly said herself, she doesn't want it. She's perfectly capable of earning her own money, she shouldn't need or want to sponge off her husband. She would need to ensure that she claims the money she is entitled to support her children but anything above that is just greed and immoral in modern day.

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Whilst you are correct that it is extremely rare for a business to be sold ot remains the case that the value of his share of the business would be added to the asset pot and the equalisation process to ensure she had a fair share (based on a %) of the assets as her settlement.

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