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Divorcing a cocklodger

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Abouttobescrewedover · 01/07/2025 08:26

I have put almost £750k of savings/inheritance into our relationship in order to support STBXH business.

I’ve paid off the mortgage on our joint property, and own a smaller rental myself.

With the exception of the properties, I have nothing left. Not a penny once the solicitors have been paid.

STBXH earns about £8k a year. He refuses to give up on the business as it means he can do what he wants, when he wants.

I work part time as well as being the main carer to two young children (plus DSC when here) and the person doing all the housework, etc.

We’re in the early stages of divorce, completing our Form E. My solicitor said his needs will be assessed and that he needs somewhere to live.

AIBU to think this is unfair given he’s choosing to pursue a business that’s making no money?

Has anyone experienced anything like this before?

I have loads of evidence whereby I’ve begged him to get a job!

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Abouttobescrewedover · 03/07/2025 20:39

@Pleasealexa
he has paid enough in, he’s almost 52

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Pleasealexa · 04/07/2025 21:40

Ah so not too old as will still be judged as having at least 15 years working life ahead of him. He will have to maximise his earnings so it might be useful to have comparisons for types of jobs/salary he has done or could do.

Did you inherit money?

Abouttobescrewedover · 04/07/2025 22:27

@Pleasealexa
Thats helpful, thank you - I can do that easily.

Money has been a mix of trust fund, gifts and inheritance. It’s all gone now though either in property or his business…the savings I have will be wiped out by legal fees now

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