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Divorce/separation

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Why are wonen greedy........

332 replies

CoparentingDad · 20/07/2024 19:44

......excuse the provocative title, the correct term is 'I'm entitled to xyz'?

I'm genuinely interested to know.

I built up assets - a pension, ISA, a seven figure house, a successful business for 19 years before I even met my exDW.

She did not have anything to do with any of this or contribute in any way.

My exDw brought debt into our relationship which I paid off, she got fired 9 months into our relationship and could never find a job that suited her, so I transferred £2k a month to her bank account (BIG mistake - that sets precedent apparently, so for being generous, you get fucked more on divorce)

We got married in our 30's (me 38, her 34), it’s not like she didn’t have a chance to do these things.

She’d never paid into a pension, bought a house, put into an ISA.

Yes, I know it’s my fault as I’m the mug that married her.

BUT, what makes you feel entitled to things that a man has built up 20 years leading up to meeting him?

Thanks

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ClaudineMallory · 21/07/2024 17:10

Quite!

Nanaof1 · 21/07/2024 17:53

Picklesjar20 · 21/07/2024 03:06

Yeah I would always do a prenup if there was a large financial disparity, tbh even with kids arrangements. Not just to protect one person's wealth but also so both parties are comfortable with the outcome if a marriage fails. As even on the other end, if you agree ahead you can have xyz in this situation, preempt a rough child agreement, every one goes in with eyes open and I think it would help in divorce to avoid a lot of hostility when trying to agree serious stuff when your at logger heads and in the midst of emotional turmoil.

I can understand if you had kids together, and they spent 10 years unable to dedicate to their career, couldn't do overtime, missed promotions ect for the kids whilst the other party benefited and was able to go up the ladder due to it.
But in the scenario your describing I think you were duped all along, think you should only split what was accrued whilst in the legal contract, not prior in the event of no kids, short marriage..I mean she did have ample time to develop her career and the financial support at her disposal during your marriage to train..

Do you know the outcome they think will happen/what she wants?

Also it's not just men, I did read a post on here ages ago of a woman who was a high earner and a guy who refused to work and wanted 50/50 split..claimed he looked after the kids even though he palmed them off and she still did all the childcare around work so he could get the house...I'd be thankful you didn't have kids together 😅

Edited

You typed ALL of that, yet missed his handle CoparentingDAD?🙄

UUummmm, they obviously had a child/children. face palm

Nanaof1 · 21/07/2024 17:59

Despair1 · 21/07/2024 16:03

We'll agree to disagree

Color me shocked that you disagree. Who'd a thought?

The misogyny and hatred drips from your and the OP's fingers. 🖐💧

Despair1 · 21/07/2024 18:09

Nanaof1 · 21/07/2024 17:59

Color me shocked that you disagree. Who'd a thought?

The misogyny and hatred drips from your and the OP's fingers. 🖐💧

Very rude and sarcastic.
Take care

Tinytimmy123 · 22/07/2024 11:26

He hasn't been back, wonder why.

GlobeTrotter2000 · 23/07/2024 15:35

To OP

You would be better off seeking advice from a solicitor than posting on MN.

GoudaZ · 08/08/2024 11:54

When one partner is much wealthier it is always a good idea to get a prenup. I think the “entitlement” some women have is because they have carried, birthed and nursed babies often whilst taking a career bashing, so of course they should get something upon divorce. What that something is and whether it is fair is up for debate as circumstances can vary, for example shared custody vs once in a blue moon.

My DH ex wife has a very entitled attitude. She’s always harping on about how much he earns, if only she knew…. and where we live, like it’s got anything to do with her after all these years. It’s totally bizarre.

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