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My husband supporting ex girlfriend

136 replies

Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:27

Sooo not sure where to start in all honesty,
I have been with my husband for 11yrs married for 6yrs,
After a year of being together he told me that he was currently paying the full morgage himself still after a few yrs of separating from his ex girlfriend,
Where his 3 children lived at the time
I felt uncomfortable with the situation but understood it was for his children until they became adults!
They are now 28, 26, 21, & all still live at home with there mum,
So before we were married we had a conversation that was around his home with his ex girlfriend & he said once that when the youngest is at the age of 18 I think he said
Then he would start to consider what to do with the property,
So basically that was neally 4yrs ago,

So one day after constantly thinking sooo what is happening....
But at the same time feeling anxious because is it really any of my buisness
But I am his wife...
And the thought process was slowly getting to me,

So me having a thought process
Now knowing the (morgage is clear & paid in full) by my husband alone,
I decided to look for the deeds to the house that at this point had disappeared 😕
Ok so this is were it now starts to get extremely hard for me...

So on approaching the situation or at least trying too,
I said what's happening to the house
Which he replied nothing...
Apart from leaving it into a trust fund for his 3 adult children

And that because of fees he decided against,
Apparently after a meeting with the ex girlfriend that I knew nothing about! I was like wow ok you have spoken about the house ok,

So I found this out end of April
Ok so now the struggle is real,
She has 6 paying adults living in there home
Including her boyfriend who has lived there for about 3yrs & the boyfriends son,

I honestly cannot get my head round it for the kids now
I just cant
This situation just seems so unfair on us and is putting a huge strain on us
Or more me should I say,
As he seems to be buring the whole thing
Say nothing keep the peace right
From his prospective,

It feels to me as though he is protecting the ex
And now putting her feelings before my own his wife,

If was to mention that it's only fair she re-morgages so my husband has something for his/our future
I would get she can't afford it...
Thats not his problem is it..??
Or his burden to carry...

We have been together 11yrs
And we have not had our honeymoon from being married 6yrs ago,
There is just no effort

But obviously feel as though he's bending over backwards to protect her
It's a 4 bedroom house with a value of at least £360k

I honestly just feel like there's 3 of us in this marriage now
And I feel completely low & cheated
He is aware of this but again nothing had happened since our chat in April & I dont think it will

Different scenario
But my 1st husband of 22yrs had an affair
It ended immediately
This kinda feels the same but diffrent circumstances,
If you know what I mean...

Sorry for the long read
I just need help/advice
As i feel i am hanging on by a thread literally
And feel hurt that he is doing nothing!!
The morgage was clear 2yrs ago I think

I also have a car on finance which is £360 mth,
Finance in hubby's name
I have 2 yrs left of a 4yrs agreement to which I'm reminded most months to transfer soon as im paid
Which i do but obviously the ex
Dosent get asked for anything !!
It's like a punch to the stomach
I'm his wife..n

But this whole thing just seems so so wrong...
Am i being a fool 🤔
Just totally disrespected i think!
I am now resenting him & the whole situation
As i think I'm expected to put up & shut up!
Which i have for a long time
But I feel
Angry, upset, betrayed, disrespected,
I don't know what to do
But I'm certain all all going to come to a head soon

Thankyou for reading
I'd appreciate feedback/honesty
Xxx

OP posts:
NotbloodyGivingupYet · 07/07/2024 13:31

Can you clarify - who owns the house you are living in?
Are you paying all the money for a car that is in your husband's name?
None of this sounds good 😕

Temporaryname158 · 07/07/2024 13:32

He’s taking the piss out of you.

he shapes up financially or you leave. I couldn’t be with someone who wouldn’t tackle this issue. The children are all now adults. She needs to buy him out or sell the property

Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:33

Thankyou so much this means a lot 😢 x

OP posts:
Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:36

Hi yes I pay for the car
The finance as its my car
But finance in husbands name,
The house I'm in now is my council home
I've been a tenant for 34yrs since my 1st was born
So yepppp getting on at the ripe age of 54
Do I really need this burden
But I question my sanity
Am I being unreasonable...
It's starting to make me feel ill
Thankyou for your reply xx

OP posts:
Mickey79 · 07/07/2024 13:38

Have the two of them decided that whatever happens, their shared children will get the money from the family home and not a new partner/ spouse? I’m just trying to think of a reason why he would leave his money tied up in this way.

Karatema · 07/07/2024 13:41

If they divorced the asset of the house would be taken into consideration, surely!

Gettingbysomehow · 07/07/2024 13:42

Chuck this fool out of your home and get a divorce. His behaviour is disgusting and I don't know why you have put up with it for so long.
Fine if he wants the house to go to his kids but his ex girlfriend and her boyfriend are living there!!! WTF?
He has zero respect for you.

Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:43

Mickey79 · 07/07/2024 13:38

Have the two of them decided that whatever happens, their shared children will get the money from the family home and not a new partner/ spouse? I’m just trying to think of a reason why he would leave his money tied up in this way.

I honestly cannot think of any reasoning
He said if one of them die the other half will go to the surviving owner
Then when both no longer here to the children I guess
My husband is much older than the ex girlfriend
I just dont understand any of it
She should re morgage give him half surely
The children wouod still get a huge amount each,
He won't put her in that position though to pay for a re- morgage
So obviously ill keep the peace you know
And just let it go

OP posts:
Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:45

Temporaryname158 · 07/07/2024 13:32

He’s taking the piss out of you.

he shapes up financially or you leave. I couldn’t be with someone who wouldn’t tackle this issue. The children are all now adults. She needs to buy him out or sell the property

Sorry I have replied but realised I did it wrong
New to group

OP posts:
Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:48

Gettingbysomehow · 07/07/2024 13:42

Chuck this fool out of your home and get a divorce. His behaviour is disgusting and I don't know why you have put up with it for so long.
Fine if he wants the house to go to his kids but his ex girlfriend and her boyfriend are living there!!! WTF?
He has zero respect for you.

I'm literally in tears reading this
I just feel like I'm going mad & hearing your thoughts is very uplifting
I'm just in a horrible place
I never expected any of this
I never would of married
I feel a fool

OP posts:
Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:49

Karatema · 07/07/2024 13:41

If they divorced the asset of the house would be taken into consideration, surely!

I'm not intrested for me it's about the loyalty
But thankyou x

OP posts:
Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:52

NotbloodyGivingupYet · 07/07/2024 13:31

Can you clarify - who owns the house you are living in?
Are you paying all the money for a car that is in your husband's name?
None of this sounds good 😕

Sorry I did reply
But new to group so did it wrong I think
I pay for the car as its mine
But finance in my husbands name
I live in my council home
I've been a tenant for about 32yrs I think
It's in my sole name
Thankyou for your reply x

OP posts:
MattDamon · 07/07/2024 13:52

What outcome are you looking for? He wants the house to go to his children and doesn't consider it a joint asset between the two of you. None of us can say if you'd get anything in a divorce, you'd have to seek legal advice.

Is he contributing to your joint expenses otherwise?

Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 13:55

MattDamon · 07/07/2024 13:52

What outcome are you looking for? He wants the house to go to his children and doesn't consider it a joint asset between the two of you. None of us can say if you'd get anything in a divorce, you'd have to seek legal advice.

Is he contributing to your joint expenses otherwise?

Yes he contributes in my home
He pays my rent & CT
I'm not intrested in the money from the house for myself
But is obviously putting her needs before his own
And ok our future I guess
It's just where his loyalty lays
Clearly making sure she is OK
Bearing in mind it's a house of 6
Including her boyfriend

OP posts:
oakleaffy · 07/07/2024 13:56

Karatema · 07/07/2024 13:41

If they divorced the asset of the house would be taken into consideration, surely!

This!
The ex wife should buy him out!
That’s just insane that the house wasn’t settled in the divorce.

He’s a complete mug.

Maybe there wasn’t a divorce?
Maybe this is why he is still funding his ex?

She must be absolutely laughing!

@Pinkfloyd69 This man needs to sort his finances out and stop making you suffer for his awful decisions.

DelphiniumBlue · 07/07/2024 14:03

Have you checked the Land Registry to get copies of the deeds?here
If he hasn't paid a solicitor to set up a trust or made a will then the deeds should state whether he and his ex own as joint tenants( in which case yes, she will get his share of the house if he predeceases her) or tenants-in-common, in which case whoever is entitled in will or under his intestacy will get his share.
If they own as joint tenants, it will say something like "the survivor can give a good receipt".
So I'd get a copy of that first before you do anything else.

Then you can have a discussion based on the facts.

Get information about property and land

How to search for information about property and land in England and Wales - find out who owns it, how much was paid for it, how to get a scanned copy of the deeds and how to check the property boundaries

https://www.gov.uk/get-information-about-property-and-land/copies-of-deeds

Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 14:03

oakleaffy · 07/07/2024 13:56

This!
The ex wife should buy him out!
That’s just insane that the house wasn’t settled in the divorce.

He’s a complete mug.

Maybe there wasn’t a divorce?
Maybe this is why he is still funding his ex?

She must be absolutely laughing!

@Pinkfloyd69 This man needs to sort his finances out and stop making you suffer for his awful decisions.

Thankyou for your comment
I honestly think he will do nothing
Confrontation purposes with his ex & adult children
They were never married
Yes she's laughing
Just back from.a holiday recently with her daughter & boyfriend
6yrs down the road
After 11 together & no honeymoon
I just feel so cheated
Again...
I'm kidding myself aren't I

OP posts:
Miffylou · 07/07/2024 14:06

You are not being unreasonable. He is being unreasonable and disrespectful. At best he is too weak to stand up against his ex's unreasonable demands, but that is making him be grossly unfair to you.

Have you thought of telling him you want to discuss your financial situation as you’re concerned about the future as it seems you can’t even afford a honeymoon between the two of you. Show him everything written down - monthly income for the two of you, monthly outgoings from each of you, what if anything is left over. (Pension pot?) Seeing it in black and white might give him a jolt.

Thelifeofawife · 07/07/2024 14:10

OP your husband is being very smart and disrespectful to you, he’s put the house into trust for his children so that you have no rights over it, meaning his ex can life there as long as they are happy with it.

He’s happily paid the mortgage all these years despite everyone who lives there being financially able to pay towards a mortgage, yet between you and him you have no assets.
He’s also got a car on finance in his name, you’re paying but technically it’s his.
I do believe that he should provide for his children but the whole set up is wrong, he’s not providing for you in the same way. Okay he’s paying the rent where you live but he lives there too so this is an expense he would have whether you lived with him or not. And I don’t know how it works but can he not make a claim on your tenancy if he can prove he’s been paying the rent?

He’s made it so there’s no assets between you should he die or you get divorced.
Have you enquired about his pension, are you named or is it his children?

Springwatch123 · 07/07/2024 14:11

I’m guessing she’s in her forties or fifties, and probably couldn’t get a mortgage for the half share? Maybe doesn’t want to make her and (adult) kids homeless. However, thus us a scenario she should gave prepared for earlier.

Slobberchops1 · 07/07/2024 14:13

Kick him out divorce him get half of his house - job done

Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 14:14

I've tried I honestly think he will do nothing
I actually recieved a txt message last night to say
If your unhappy let me know
I need to know 😂
Laughable really
Because he would go back to his home town
Which is about 35miles from where we are now
I have an empty feeling it may result in this
Then no more pressure for him
To confront his ex or adult children I guess
I much as he says he loves me
Constantly
Just the loyalty and respect for me clearly can't be there

OP posts:
Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 14:15

Springwatch123 · 07/07/2024 14:11

I’m guessing she’s in her forties or fifties, and probably couldn’t get a mortgage for the half share? Maybe doesn’t want to make her and (adult) kids homeless. However, thus us a scenario she should gave prepared for earlier.

Yes she's in her 40s my husband is 57

OP posts:
Pinkfloyd69 · 07/07/2024 14:18

Slobberchops1 · 07/07/2024 14:13

Kick him out divorce him get half of his house - job done

I honestly don't think I could
I just want him to do what's right what's fair
And show some loyalty to me
I think it's going to end one way for me
Thankyou for your reply
New to group
Just wanted someone from the outside looking in
On this crap situation

OP posts:
HoppityBun · 07/07/2024 14:18

Karatema · 07/07/2024 13:41

If they divorced the asset of the house would be taken into consideration, surely!

But it’s a council tenancy?