Split from husband, not yet divorced. House due to be sold next month. Cannot agree on financial settlement and ex is being really unreasonable considering I gave up work to look after kids for 10 years hence lost earning potential and now on minimum wage working in a school. We cannot afford to fight this out legally.
When I saw my solicitor yesterday for advice she told me that because the house is solely in my name that this changes everything. I have complete control over the money as once house is sold the money will go into my bank account. She said she wouldn’t usually tell anyone to do this but I have 2 kids to think about, one of whom is autistic.
Obviously I am still planning on giving him some money but I will take what I need first to be able to afford a 2 bed flat (can only take out a small mortgage)
She said at worse he can take me to court but court likely to favour me anyhow.
does anyone have any knowledge or experience on this situation as don’t want to get into trouble.
by the way just to say I wouldn’t usually do something like this but ex is a compete narcissist as has not once had my best interest at heart! He has been awful.