Hi. Will try to be brief.
I own 25% shares in the family company. Each of us owned the same amount. Two parents and now ex husband.
I used to recieve dividends and work for company but six years ago resigned as a director and comp secretary due to very serious problems with my parents which I'd rather not go into. Resulted in me agreeing I'd keep my shares but they would be c shares and not pay any dividend.
I have not spoken to family since and ex husband cut contact a few years back as he didn't want to see his children anymore and my dh adopted them.
OK that's the back ground. I have all the paperwork which shows I own 25% and it states iam entitled to a fair and equal vote etc and an equal share when and if the company is wound up. The company bought and paid for a building worth now approx £150000.
I was hunting for info online as they refuse to supply me with yearly accounts etc and so does the accountant and checked on companies House. The building seems to have dissapeared from the assets and I have found both parents have resigned and either sold or given their shares to ex husband.
I had no knowledge of these changes etc but im unsure where I stand with the law and them doing things like this without me knowing.
I can't approach them directly as they terrify me and can't afford legal advice. Can anyone point me in the right direction or should I just hand over my shares and be done with it?