Financial settlement

[Anonymous3799]

I separated from my wife 4 yrs ago. We have two children. She remained in family home and chooses to work part time. I pay for almost everything including maintenance, bills in the house and mortgage.

I used inheritance to buy my own place with a mortgage, 3 yrs ago. Shortly after, met new partner, she moved in 18 months ago. Our finances are as separate as possible pending my financial settlement with ex wife, and outstanding divorce.

My new partner contributes a reasonable sum toward monthly bills, not my mortgage. She has two children who also live here. My children spend around 50/50 with me.

Financial hearing is early next year, to what extent will my new partner’s income be factored into the equation? My ex is stating that she wants all the detail of my partners income, and is demanding of more money/bills to still be paid.

You'll have to disclose partner's income in Form E, because she lives with you. Therefore, your housing costs (mortgage and bills) are assumed to be halved (or you can explain what proportion you pay). If your kids are 50/50 shared care then no CMS payable; but even if it were, your partner's income wouldn't be relevant to that.

She can decline to declare it ( and should) and you can aim
ad you have separate finances you don’t know

tbh you were mad to get yourself into thus situation and she’s even more mad