Divorce - Finance ...what to expect?

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Been married for 7 years. No children. No intimacy in the marriage for many years now. Left job to follow him to a different country and never had access to money. No joint accounts. Bought a house two years ago... It's on DP's name. He is a high earner. Spoke to a counselor and realised I am being abused. I just can't take it anymore and want to leave. I am trying to get a job and get divorced. I want to understand what to expect financially. DP was smart enough to always have his finance separate and made sure to have the house only on his name ( looking back I feel so foolish) As there are no children and I haven't contributed to the mortgage ( only paid for bills when I could) is it safe to assume that I will not be eligible for any financial compensation from my DP in case of divorce. Just realising what a horrible situation I have put myself in ... No retirement, no savings, no job

Are you in the uk ?

You should be entitled to a share of the house, pension etc - have you spoken to a solicitor ?

If you are England, your assumption is wrong. All assets (the house, his bank accounts, his pensions and so on, along with any assets you own) will go into the pot to be divided between you. You need to consult a solicitor.

I am in the UK and live in London. But I am not a UK citizen and we didn't get married in the UK. I am not sure how all of this affects the divorce... very confused

If you are in another country you need to find out what the laws are in that country re splitting of assets upon divorce. Is the house in this country. Not enough information really to give any kind of meaningful comment.

Sorry cross post.

Was your marriage recognised in the UK? I got married abroad and think we had to go to town Hall once back to have the marriage formally recognised. Was a really easy process but is a long time ago. I'm also not a UK citizen and am looking at divorce. It will be treated under normal UK law but you really need to speak to a solicitor to get proper legal advice. You should be entitled to a share of the assets.

I am on spousal dependent visa and have marriage certificate from my home country and changed my last name to my husband's after marriage. I do not think I will have an issue of the marriage being recognised in the UK but then again I am not sure about the law here

Your marriage is recognised in the UK provided you followed the correct process in the country where you got married and your marriage would have been allowed under UK law (i.e. both parties were old enough, neither was already married and you were not too closely related).

The fact you are not a UK citizen is not relevant. You live in the UK therefore, provided your marriage is recognised in the UK, you can get divorced in the UK. You are therefore entitled to a share of the assets, including the house, your husband's pension, his bank accounts and any other assets he has.