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monetary gains during marrage

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04 Oct 07 #4338 by auntiefi
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how do you work out cash gained during marriage?
BIL marred he had about £25k in his account
he paid for everything, put down £15k deposit on a flat, gave his wife £10k to invest in a property in china (she didn't) paid all bills. he now has about £12k in his account. obviously some of that money he's saved during the time as hes put a lot out. but since hes paid everythin how do you work it out?
thanks

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05 Oct 07 #4351 by Fiona
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Under Scottish law the money would form part of the pot given the way it was acquired and used . In modern marriages it doesn't matter who contributed what, the pot (including pensions) is shared 'fairly,' usually equally.

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