Fiale Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 I was hoping someone might know. My partner and her ex have finally got around to selling their home that she lived in with her husband. They had been together for 15 ish years, and own the house. The house deeds are however in her husband's name, and even though they both wanted the house sale proceeds to goto her, and for her to then settle all their debts and split the money, they are saying they will only send the money to him. Is this a legal requirement ? It's just that the closer the house is coming to completion, he has started making worrying signs that he won't be splitting the house sale, which will see her and the kids rather... Well to be honest screwed going forward. Does anyone know if there is a good reason the money can't be sent to her ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Get legal advice as soon as you can. If the house is in his name then technically it is his house, and the money will go to him. You need to get a legal agreement in place pretty damn quick as to what he will pay to your partner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Fiale said: I was hoping someone might know. My partner and her ex have finally got around to selling their home that she lived in with her husband. They had been together for 15 ish years, and own the house. The house deeds are however in her husband's name, and even though they both wanted the house sale proceeds to goto her, and for her to then settle all their debts and split the money, they are saying they will only send the money to him. Is this a legal requirement ? It's just that the closer the house is coming to completion, he has started making worrying signs that he won't be splitting the house sale, which will see her and the kids rather... Well to be honest screwed going forward. Does anyone know if there is a good reason the money can't be sent to her ? If they were married then it should be pretty straight forward to get everything arranged legally before the sale goes through. As the poster above says though, time is definitely not on your side so I would agree that seeing a solicitor ASAP is vital. I assume she no longer lives in the house but if she does and can delay the sale in any way then I would suggest doing that. Being 'out' when surveyors come round etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Fiale said: I was hoping someone might know. My partner and her ex have finally got around to selling their home that she lived in with her husband. They had been together for 15 ish years, and own the house. The house deeds are however in her husband's name, and even though they both wanted the house sale proceeds to goto her, and for her to then settle all their debts and split the money, they are saying they will only send the money to him. Is this a legal requirement ? It's just that the closer the house is coming to completion, he has started making worrying signs that he won't be splitting the house sale, which will see her and the kids rather... Well to be honest screwed going forward. Does anyone know if there is a good reason the money can't be sent to her ? Sounds to me like he's played mr nice guy and is now going to take everything. Tell her not to leave the house until the deeds are changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Seems like someone needs to consider the tax consequences also by the way a) On any transfer of ownership from ex husband to ex wife b) On any eventual sale For both stamp duty and capital gains tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Thanks guys, have arranged to see a solicitor for a free consultation to feel out her options / way to proceed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 17/11/2021 at 16:10, Fiale said: to feel out her options Careful, you can get locked up for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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