Is he entitled

[2trustingidiot]

So my ex cheated , had a 3 month affair and then gaslighted me for 6 months until I believed everything was my fault, he has divorced me through county court but not asked for anything, is he still entitled to half my house ? I owned it before I met him but we increased the mortgage for home improvement when we got together and yes I added his name to the mortgage for this purpose, tia for any help

A lot depends on the length of the marriage, children, where you live. The starting point is 50/50 though so that would include the house, unless your contribution was ring fenced with a pre up agreement (although these can't always be enforced). Ignore him and hope he leaves you alone.

As you married yes he will be entitled to ask for a share. As he is on the mortgage he is entitled to a share. What he gets depends on things. He might not be bothered now but his circumstances might change. I’d take advantage of not bothered and deal with it now.

One thing you need to consider is that whatever his % interest is, it will grow. Letting this drift is expensive.

You need to get professional advice.
There are so many variables.

You need a financial settlement which is usually but not always done as part of the divorce. You need it sorted asap.

The important point is that you were married. You are therefore both entitled to make financial claims against each other. You need to consult a solicitor and get a financial settlement sorted out.

The most inportant part of your OP is that the house is now in joint names. Being married may give you a chance of getting it back. Were you not married he'd be walking off with half of it.

FWIW you're hhighly unlikely to get it all back. He is never in a million years going to walk away with nothing if all other things are equal.

Thanks all I appreciate the input , I'll save up for some legal advice