What are my rights - stbxh in hospital

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Have c&p this from my post in relationships. If I need to add any other info or explain anything further just say. If I started writing then I'm not sure I would stop!

Just looking for advice really.

Was reading a different thread think it turned out to be a troll about what someone is entitled to after divorce. The advice scared me. Slightly different for me as stbxh and I have 2 children together. But the house was all his. The house was sold (repossession) but there is still £160k floating around somewhere. He doesn't have it (he is in hospital), I don't have it (my name not on anything) I have spoken to a few solicitors with the free half hours but they can't say much apart from it will cost me £2-£5k to go down this process of a financial settlement. I don't have that money. I don't have the £500fora divorce. I don't receive maintenance from ex. He is voluntarily in a psychiatric unit - has been for 3 years this march.

This sounds awful I know. I am struggling to separate the emotion from everything.

Can anyone suggest where I go from here or what I do?

Thanks

That's not really very helpful from your dad is it?

This really is a very difficult situation, and not of your making. Also, even though it is tough, you can't do anything about the imbalance in the inheritance.

You've received some good advice from Family law and you should act on it. It is not about laying the blame on your stbxh. It is about playing the system so you can move forward. You really do need assistance from an expert in this area.

I would be wart about going to see your stbxh if you are feeling vulnerable.get someone else that you trust to go. They are also more likely to get an answer

No not helpful from dad. He is an arse but he just caught me on an off moment so I took it to heart.

Thankyou. Appreciate all the advice given.

Thankyou so much familylaw Not sure what evidence I can provide re the assault. I called 999 & police attended and removed him but I didn't take things further. Spoke to cab today but they couldn't offer much advice.