Married 35 yrs. Living separately for 6 yrs in the same house. I know, don't ask. Current house is Housing association, secured tenancy in both names and our 23 yrs old daughter lives with us. We have a 11yrs old dog. They both are coming with me if they decide I have to leave.
The only other asset is a 2 bed flat in both names overseas worth approx £80,000. He is retiring next month I have 9 more yrs of work. I have said to him from the beginning that he transferees the tenancy on my name and i transfer the overseas flat on his name or via versa. Refused, as wanted to leave things as they were (mad) and that is why i had to go to court. Pensions are similar - his being a bit more but he doesn't get full state pension as he doesn't have 35 yrs. Divorce will be finalised when the finances are done.
My question is: will the judge see that i have offered a favourable deal for him as i will be staying in a rented house but he has the other free house. Will he be looked at as he has more needs than me as he is retiring?
The truth is he will be going to live overseas in the free house and 2 pension which are worth a lot there. He will live like a king as is due a min £50,000 pension lump sum as well. He has no one here. Even if he wants to stay here he will have a min £130,000 so he will be able to buy something small. On the other hand i have £10,000 debt on legal fees that would had been avoided if he agreed last July.
FDR hearing in 2 weeks. Please let me know what you think?
hank you in advance.