A bit council (Vol 3)
Discussion
alorotom said:
SpeckledJim said:
Eng274 said:
Frank7 said:
He might be enjoying himself, told her about the 7m, but gave her sweet F.A., orders in grilled lobster and bottles of Piper Heidsieck, while watching her eat beans on toast and drink Budweiser.
Could you legally withhold massive gambling winnings from a spouse in a divorce?It could be argued that wifey has kept house while the husband has worked for donkeys years, hence default entitlement to the house and his pension (TBH I don't agree with the pension raid but that's another story).
If husband strikes it lucky and bins the wife, would she have any claim to half of his winnings on top of pension raid and the house?
Edited by Eng274 on Wednesday 13th February 14:24
And if you've managed to hide it during the divorce, and she finds out later, you'd be absolutely hauled over the coals.
No, she knows, they bought a massive house backing onto the moors here, with a swimming pool.
just to keep it real and on PH track, what car do you think he drives ?
That's right, Renault Scenic MPV.
not a young bloke either- he's 67. I reckon by 67 I'll be happy to retire. well I will be with my mega gold plated pension and lump sum anyway. oh yeah baby.
Might get myself a 7 seater renault scenic. That's how I roll.
money is wasted on some people.
just to keep it real and on PH track, what car do you think he drives ?
That's right, Renault Scenic MPV.
not a young bloke either- he's 67. I reckon by 67 I'll be happy to retire. well I will be with my mega gold plated pension and lump sum anyway. oh yeah baby.
Might get myself a 7 seater renault scenic. That's how I roll.
money is wasted on some people.
MYOB said:
SpeckledJim said:
Yes, but whether you're married or divorced, how will you enjoy a £7m lottery win without her finding out?
If the win occurred after the divorce, and there's a clean break, the ex would not be able to claim on the win. SpeckledJim said:
Eng274 said:
Frank7 said:
He might be enjoying himself, told her about the 7m, but gave her sweet F.A., orders in grilled lobster and bottles of Piper Heidsieck, while watching her eat beans on toast and drink Budweiser.
Could you legally withhold massive gambling winnings from a spouse in a divorce?It could be argued that wifey has kept house while the husband has worked for donkeys years, hence default entitlement to the house and his pension (TBH I don't agree with the pension raid but that's another story).
If husband strikes it lucky and bins the wife, would she have any claim to half of his winnings on top of pension raid and the house?
Edited by Eng274 on Wednesday 13th February 14:24
Dunno if anything has changed since 2011 when that was reported. I imagine if you have separate finances whilst being married and one person buys the ticket, you could argue it (don't know if anything would be successful mind), but I'm sure there'd be plenty of lawyers who'd argue for you for as long as you're paying them.
KingNothing said:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinanc...
Dunno if anything has changed since 2011 when that was reported. I imagine if you have separate finances whilst being married and one person buys the ticket, you could argue it (don't know if anything would be successful mind), but I'm sure there'd be plenty of lawyers who'd argue for you for as long as you're paying them.
Even if you don't have separate finances, lawyers will argue over contribution. A stay at home wife didn't contribute much financially, their lawyer could argue that they reduced costs by not requiring child care, but even then it's not much so the settlement will not be great.Dunno if anything has changed since 2011 when that was reported. I imagine if you have separate finances whilst being married and one person buys the ticket, you could argue it (don't know if anything would be successful mind), but I'm sure there'd be plenty of lawyers who'd argue for you for as long as you're paying them.
Probably one for the unpopular opinions thread, but courts aren't biased against males.
To try to drag it back on topic... I'm not sure if contribution can be argued if they were both claiming benefits.
captain_cynic said:
Even if you don't have separate finances, lawyers will argue over contribution. A stay at home wife didn't contribute much financially, their lawyer could argue that they reduced costs by not requiring child care, but even then it's not much so the settlement will not be great.
Probably one for the unpopular opinions thread, but courts aren't biased against males.
To try to drag it back on topic... I'm not sure if contribution can be argued if they were both claiming benefits.
I'd say 50% of a serious lottery win (if the jackpot is for example >£100,000) should go back to the government, seeing as it is government kindness that paid for that ticket.Probably one for the unpopular opinions thread, but courts aren't biased against males.
To try to drag it back on topic... I'm not sure if contribution can be argued if they were both claiming benefits.
Edited by Eng274 on Wednesday 13th February 16:45
Eng274 said:
captain_cynic said:
Even if you don't have separate finances, lawyers will argue over contribution. A stay at home wife didn't contribute much financially, their lawyer could argue that they reduced costs by not requiring child care, but even then it's not much so the settlement will not be great.
Probably one for the unpopular opinions thread, but courts aren't biased against males.
To try to drag it back on topic... I'm not sure if contribution can be argued if they were both claiming benefits.
I'd say 50% of a serious lottery win (if the jackpot is for example >£100,000) should go back to the government, seeing as it is government kindness that paid for that ticket.Probably one for the unpopular opinions thread, but courts aren't biased against males.
To try to drag it back on topic... I'm not sure if contribution can be argued if they were both claiming benefits.
Edited by Eng274 on Wednesday 13th February 16:45
Friendship
https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/woma...
Magistrates heard how she apologised to her friend and the two made up before going to a bar in Manchester. But Cunningham again assaulted the woman by hitting her in the face and legs before being thrown out of the pub. She would attack the same friend three more times over the course of the next week. On Saturday, January 19, the court heard how Cunningham grabbed her friend's throat and punched her repeatedly while the two were in a taxi.
Read more at: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/woma...
https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/woma...
Magistrates heard how she apologised to her friend and the two made up before going to a bar in Manchester. But Cunningham again assaulted the woman by hitting her in the face and legs before being thrown out of the pub. She would attack the same friend three more times over the course of the next week. On Saturday, January 19, the court heard how Cunningham grabbed her friend's throat and punched her repeatedly while the two were in a taxi.
Read more at: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/woma...
SpeckledJim said:
nonsequitur said:
NickCQ said:
Come on, if you live in a listed period country house with original cornicing and oak panelled walls any fule kno that the only appropriate TV set is an 18 inch Trinitron sitting on an antique table that cousin Bertie brought back from his travels in the Orient.
Yes. The 'I don't watch television' television for television watchers.
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