married 15 years name not on house deeds

[05Channellady]

Please if you cannot give nice guidance, please just pass this post... So Its a long story, Hubby a drinker as in a functioning alcoholic, Separate bedrooms do very little together... No mortgage, my name is not on the deeds, our house had sold as we're looking to move together... hes always claimed its his house, together 25 years married 17, i have no idea what money he has, always had separate accounts, i have always worked and spent any money on the children or house modifications, carpets, curtains, but not towards the bills... Our property were buying is a refurb project, but I've no idea if we can afford to do it up and starting to wonder why i should move as our house is all modernised, he just will not give me answers saying he doesn't know supposed to be in both names.. Anyway he can he sell the house without my say so, a signature or anything?? surely the solicitor should have asked if he had my authority?? ive really no idea.. Anyone have any KIND Constructive advice?? I'm now kind of wondering if we should just go our separate ways

Technically he owns the property and can sell it if he wishes.

However it would be considered a marital asset in the event of a divorce or separation. This gives you an interest which you can register legally. That would prevent him selling or remortgaging.

Ironically it appears that it is the act of divorce that legally compels sharing of assets not marriage. A reasonable person would realise this before they lose a lot and share anyway. Drinkers aren’t reasonable.

You can register a legal interest even if you aren't separating I believe??

You can register your ‘home rights’ with HM Land Registry - this can help stop your partner from selling your home. You can read about how to do that here

Yes you can register a notice on the title the form is here (form HR1). Free to lodge it with the land registry.

You can do it yourself or any property solicitor can do it for a small fee. You can search your property here for £3 to get the title number - make sure you use the gov.uk site. There are lots of others who come higher in Google search but will rip you off.

Will mean he cannot sell it without you withdrawing the notice (which you obviously will not do until you get your payout). He will be given notice by the land registry.

Thank you all so much i have printed of the forms and will post tomorrow

If you are in England and married then it's a marital asset and half yours. I sold my house whilst married and didn't have to provide any permissions but my husband was legally entitled to half the equity.

Registering an interest will stop him from selling but you are entitled to half the money if you are getting divorced.