Am I receiving CM or being drip fed my own money?

[mssilversprings]

I separated from my STEH 3 years ago. We have a portfolio of buy to let properties, the income from which he has complete control of. I am a joint borrower on all of the mortgages. We have bumbled along as the separation was amicable and up until 8 months ago, he has contributed to a 3rd of all household outgoings. During the last 8 months, I have had to cajole and beg for contributions which have got less and less. I have now received a petition for divorce (which I'm happy about) along with a financial disclosure form. I have nothing other than my teacher's (0.7 40 week contract) salary. I have nothing to disclose except liability. It has also occurred to me that he hasn't, in fact, paid me any CM as the money that is drip fed to me comes from the monies generated from the property portfolio that I own. Am I right?
Apols if I appear naive - I've been trying to avoid nasty financial arguments for the sake of the children...

The income on the rental properties should be split, so that you get part then separately you should get child maintenance. Your ex's income from these properties should be relevant in deciding how much maintenance you get

Thank you for clarifying - much appreciated

That's not a legal opinion, just a personal one.
However I'm amazed that it's taken 3 years to notice that he's not paying anything towards his children...

I've been trying to keep it amicable knowing that the division of assets was the final hurdle. Providing me and the children have been able to live, I really didn't want to play hardball until the crunch came and we divorce with a firm and legally binding agreement. It's possibly been to my detriment as he has been lulled into thinking what his is his and what's mine is his. We shall see...

Does he submit tax returns or file accounts for the income from these properties? You'll need a solicitor who really looks into all of your ex DH's assets thoroughly.