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Separation and finances

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paris100 · 04/11/2019 15:10

My husband and I agreed to separate in May, he stuck his head in the sand and only saw a solicitor last week despite mine being involved since May. We are still in the same house, both owners. 🙄

We have 3 School age children, I work 3 days. We have separate bank accounts (that was my choice) and monthly, he would transfer money into my account to top it up so that I could pay half of all household expenses. He says that his solicitor says he should not be doing this but I should still be paying 50% of everything.

He has recently had a pay rise and wants to retain the extra money per month for himself, still transferring the same amount to me as before.

I’m annoyed at his extra money not benefiting the children, especially with Chrristmas coming up but would appreciate any advice.

It’s so difficult when they are still under the same roof!

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MarieG10 · 04/11/2019 15:51

Well you are separated so tbh you can't have this both ways. It sounds like he is being reasonable with the house bills.

Perhaps he could make a gesture with the kids for xmas but when people separate, despite being in the same house he is liable for 50% and child maintenance unless a court orders otherwise

I know irritating. I know someone who separated, did the settlement and got divorced. Literally on the agreement being signed ex got the most massive promotion. Life changing....galling but finances get separated when you separate and divorced

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