Would I get any?

[EllieInTheRoom]

Ive made an appointment to see a solicitor but its not until next week and Im not even sure how many answers I will get in my free half an hour.

But everything is swimming round in my head and I am doing all sorts of calculations, so I just wondered if anybody knows the answer to this through their own experiences...

We sold Hs house a year ago and paid off joint debts with the proceeds and put the rest in a savings account. This has fluctuated over recent months but if it was at, say £20,000, at the point of divorce, is it all his or do I get any?

We currently rent, so no other house to squabble about.

I would rent a house for me and DD and wouldn't expect any maintenance for me as such, just a contribution towards DD nursery fees. The living expenses I can deal with. Im happy for him to have other assets he might feel are his, TV, couch, car.

I just want to know if he would get to walk off with the cash too?

Sorry, I think I've posted this in the wrong place, I will repost in divorce and separation, thanks

This is the right place for legal questions.

The short answer is that you need proper legal advice but you are entitled to a fair share of the assets. That doesn't necessarily mean you get half the assets but you may well be entitled to some or all of the £20,000.

It is in fact available for distribution whether it's the proceeds of sale of the marital him or not. It's provenance will have an influence on what a judge does with it, but probably not much of an influence given that you have a daughter and it's only £20k. That last factor alone should mean its in no one's interest to be spending money on legal fees actually arguing the toss at court.
Your solicitor should be able to advise you over whether you have a claim for spouse maintenance, though from your OP it looks like you don't think you do.