Partners rights after split with kids.

[Leggy]

My brother inlaw has just dumped his girl friend of 10 years and mother of his 2 little boys.
The family home was in his name though he hadn't had it long before she moved 10 years ago.
She gave up work and brought the kids up.
She's moved out into rented with the boys. He stays in the appreciating home, and apart from maintenance he is sitting pretty with new girlfriend.
if she was married i guess it would be straight forward division of assets, but it appears she isn't entitled to anything.

is this right?

Edited by Leggy on Saturday 2nd April 07:04

[Eric Mc]

She isn't AUTOMATICALLY entitled to anything due to not being married. However, she can apply to the courts to have some recognition of the financial value of her involvement in the relationship ascertained.

She does need to seek proper legal advice.

[GT03ROB]

Leggy said:

My brother inlaw has just dumped his girl friend of 10 years and mother of his 2 little boys.
The family home was in his name though he hadn't had it long before she moved 10 years ago.
She gave up work and brought the kids up.
She's moved out into rented with the boys. He stays in the appreciating home, and apart from maintenance he is sitting pretty with new girlfriend.
if she was married i guess it would be straight forward division of assets, but it appears she isn't entitled to anything.

is this right?

Edited by Leggy on Saturday 2nd April 07:04

Legally or morally?

Legally Eric is as usual correct, morally..... well I'd say she should get the lot!!

[PurpleMoonlight]

She will need to prove she contributed to the property by means other than financial.

[ghamer]

GT03ROB said:

Legally or morally?

Legally Eric is as usual correct, morally..... well I'd say she should get the lot!!

Blimey I hope your not a judge!

[Robertj21a]

Her contribution is the bringing up of their ('his') two children. A court/judge may well find that she and the children deserve a fair distribution of assets, regardless of whether they were married.

A solicitor specialising in marital issues should be able to get this sorted.