Feeling scared tonight. I’m worried I’m going to be in a really bad financial position.
Short version;
Divorce looking likely, think he’s hiding money. Is the money in his Ltd company a marital asset?
Long version.
Married, one child. I’m main earner. Provided financial security. He’s had several businesses none of which have been successful in any meaningful way. I supported us while he retrained. He’s now self employed but runs it as a limited company and pays himself in dividends.
Been struggling for a long time. Recent incident showed me just how little he thinks about me and cares about me. He hurt me deeply. Not infidelity.
I have asked him to leave three times when he’s kicked off. He refuses to go. Tells me I will have to leave. So I guess I will.
We had agreed to work on things. He’s having counselling. He was making huge efforts. But then a week or so ago he exploded again over something small. When I tried to talk to him about it and tell him I as upset he exploded again. He lays into me verbally. Really aggressive. Telling me all the ways in which I’m terrible. Some I think have a grain of truth but he magnified, some are completely unfair and describe his behaviour more than mine.
He has recently started to take on more work. He’s really upped his game. I also found a new bank card recently. He’s stopped paying into our joint account with the story that he is trying to make his income look smaller to get a grant. Didn’t discuss this first.
I think he’s hiding money. He’s expressed fear over his financial position before even though I’ll be fair and I think he knows this.
If we divorce, and he only has money in his business account, will I have to pay more? Does his business account under a Ltd company count as marital assets? I’m company Secretary in name.
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Feelinglosttonight · 11/04/2024 23:59
Elektra1 · 12/04/2024 11:11
Money in the business account is not a marital asset. The shares you both (or either of you) own in the business are a marital asset. The business will have to be valued in order to value those shares and then either he buys you out or vice versa.
Nicebloomers · 12/04/2024 12:10
Speak to a solicitor asap. I believe if you move out it could negatively impact you on divorce in terms of division of assets and child maintenance. Get advice before doing anything.
I expect he will be trying to hide money. As secretary what can you access with regards to the business?
Mrsttcno1 · 12/04/2024 12:14
No, money in Ltd company bank accounts are not classed as a marital asset, they are part of the business.
Salary/dividends/any shares you both have in the business would be though.
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