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22 Apr 12 #325761 by Barryweiss
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Can anyone answer this please

I have just recieved my Nisi but I am looking to buy a house very shortly with my new partner.
I have already sorted my marital fianances out (Sold the house and paid her her cut, I am paying the agreed child maintainance and have also taken on the debts we had)
My new partner has the £30,000 deposit from the sale of her house, but the mortgage for the new house is going in my sole name only
So between the Nisi and the Absolute, can my soon to be ex-wife claim any of this £30,000 from me?

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22 Apr 12 #325764 by Fiona
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Unless there is a court order settling the finances the parties to divorce can make future claims against each other even after the absolute. If the deeds to the property you are buying are held in your sole name or in joint names with your new partner there is a risk your wife could make a claim against the equity. My advice would be make sure you have a legally binding court order before tying yourself together financially with a new partner or at least seek legal advice.

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