house selling and buying new property

Hello, if my separated spouse and i sold the MH (but don''t get divorced at this stage), and i buy a property in my own right, can he claim half of that property too, as we are not divorced. Hope that makes sense. Many thanks

All the assets held in sole and joint names the time of the divorce settlement form the matrimonial pot to be shared. If you want to sell the former matrimonial home before divorce you should at least seek advice about drawing up an agreement. Although not binding an agreement would carry considerable weight should there be problems later on.

The disadvantage of an agreement is that you will still need a Consent Order later which will be extra cost. That might be money well spent if it avoids inflaming the situation by divorcing when emotions are still raw.

Many thanks for advice. Regards to you

My ex bought a house after we separated but before divorce.Our divorce went to courtover finances and it was ruled that this house was not part of the marital pot as it was acquired post separation

Bernie, where did he get the money from for the house? How Lo.g was it between separation and divorce?

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Bernie58 wrote:

My ex bought a house after we separated but before divorce.Our divorce went to courtover finances and it was ruled that this house was not part of the marital pot as it was acquired post separation

If your husband bought a new property with money he earned through his own efforts after separation rather than using an asset originating in the marriage (proceeds from the sale of the FMH) it would be different.