Is there any way to ‘ring fence’ an inheritance when married ?

[GeneLovesJezebel]

Just that really.

It’s entirely circumstance dependent. In divorce, what’s considered is the needs of any children of the marriage and for each party to be in an equitable position. If that can’t be done whilst leaving an inheritance relatively intact, then the inheritance will be included in the marital pot for sharing.

Yes and you definitely should.
I didn't, didn't ever think my husband and I would split up. He had other ideas...

Just speak to a solicitor ASAP. You don't even have to tell your DH. I really wish I'd done this.

Keeping the inheritance separate from marital assets helps but, as ComtesseDeSpair says, there is no guarantee. The courts will try to leave an inheritance intact but will dip into it if that is the only way to achieve a fair settlement.

Just to add - if the inheritance is received before marriage, you can protect it with a prenuptial agreement.

So your DH/DW wouldn’t automatically be entitled to half ?

No, but they may be entitled to some of it.