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Tom-the-eagle  Croydon 27 Aug 20 10.52pm |
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My mate is looking to get married in his late forties and wants to know where he would stand legally if they divorce. They are both going into it with assets but one is worth a lot more than the other. They are too old for kids so does anyone know what would happen if they say divorced after five years, would their assets just get slit fifty/fifty? Probably a hard question to answer. They don’t want a prenuptial. Cheers
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 glazedallover  Allier 27 Aug 20 11.44pm |
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If he’s worried about that already, forget marriage.
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PalazioVecchio  south pole 28 Aug 20 1.06am |
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Only a madman would risk getting married. Single people have more money and get more sex.
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cryrst  The garden of England 28 Aug 20 5.02am |
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As glazed said, I think hes already found his true love. Why put an obstacle like a human in the way.
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| BlueJay UK 28 Aug 20 5.21am |
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Originally posted by cryrst
As glazed said, I think hes already found his true love. Why put an obstacle like a human in the way.
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 becky over the moon 28 Aug 20 6.28am |
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Originally posted by PalazioVecchio
Only a madman would risk getting married. Single people have more money and get more sex.
Wasn't it Ken Dodd that married his fiancee of 40+ years the day before he died?
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| mezzer Main Stand, Block F, Row 20 seat 1... 28 Aug 20 7.32am |
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Originally posted by becky
Wasn't it Ken Dodd that married his fiancee of 40+ years the day before he died? Diddy Wantto or Diddy Havenochoice ?
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| Badger11 Beckenham 28 Aug 20 8.17am |
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Originally posted by Tom-the-eagle
My mate is looking to get married in his late forties and wants to know where he would stand legally if they divorce. They are both going into it with assets but one is worth a lot more than the other. They are too old for kids so does anyone know what would happen if they say divorced after five years, would their assets just get slit fifty/fifty? Probably a hard question to answer. They don’t want a prenuptial. Cheers I don't know the legalities but someone close to me is in the same boat although in his case it is his second wife who has the money. They both have wills which make it clear that their money goes to their own kids. That just leaves the house which was paid for with her money. In theory he is entitled to half as he pays the bills however the deal they have is if she dies first the property goes to her kids but he can live their until he dies and then they can do what they like with it. I think that is a fair settlement she ensures the money she had before they met goes to her family whilst he has a roof over his head.
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| thechaddyboy Peterborough 28 Aug 20 8.32am |
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Originally posted by Badger11
I don't know the legalities but someone close to me is in the same boat although in his case it is his second wife who has the money. They both have wills which make it clear that their money goes to their own kids. That just leaves the house which was paid for with her money. In theory he is entitled to half as he pays the bills however the deal they have is if she dies first the property goes to her kids but he can live their until he dies and then they can do what they like with it. I think that is a fair settlement she ensures the money she had before they met goes to her family whilst he has a roof over his head. Uncle of mine had a similar situation, wife's house & he got on with all her kids but, when she died & despite her stating he could stay the kids hounded him out as they wanted to sell & split the proceeds. Grief soon gets engulfed by greed sadly.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 28 Aug 20 8.36am |
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Originally posted by thechaddyboy
Uncle of mine had a similar situation, wife's house & he got on with all her kids but, when she died & despite her stating he could stay the kids hounded him out as they wanted to sell & split the proceeds. Grief soon gets engulfed by greed sadly. Yup like I said I don't know where he stand legally however I don't believe her kids would do that. Anyway in all walks of life there is always a risk.
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| Dubai Eagle 28 Aug 20 9.38am |
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I know the original poster said that the couple didnt want a pre nup but as several have said greed & selfishness makes people do really strange things - in my opinion better to bite the bullet, spend a couple hours having it legally documented with both parties signing & then move on with married life
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| Joe Bloggs Nr Norwich 28 Aug 20 10.43am |
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The only way you make a marriage work is to work at making it work. Contemplating the prospect of divorce before you start is perhaps why so many people fail. I married for love to a very kind and gentle girl and we always help each other along, the only caveat is that my wife understands that if for example I cut a piece of timber wrong it is her fault!!!!!!!!!!
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