Newly separated

[cantgetabus]

Hi all, newly separated after 30 years of emotional abuse. I'm in shreds but can see it all so clearly now.
I had to give up work 7 years ago due to breakdown caused primarily by the abuse. I've only done babysitting and cleaning since for part time hours.

Can you please give me an idea of what my financial rights would be divorcing. He earns over £100,000.

Would I be likely to be paid a monthly amount from him? I have no clue and I'm not in a very good place.

Thank you

Generally speaking, divorces represent a clean break and both parties are expected to support themselves after the divorce. For you, this likely means getting a job. You would want a fair (likely 50:50) split of any marital assetts (house, pension, savings, possessions, etc.). As for ongoing maintenance, you could ask for spousal maintenance but this would likely only be granted for a period to allow you to become self-sufficient.

You need to see a solicitor really.

Spousal maintenance is only likely to be awarded for a fairly small amount and for a temporary period to allow you to get in your feet generally
but it really comes down to what assets are available to split and if these can meets the needs of both parties - if so, spousal is unlikely. If not, it might be possible after a long marriage

other than that no one on here will be able to say/ so you need to see a solicitor to talk through what an outcome might look like