Hi, New here,
Been married over 10 years, separated 12 months,
Decree Nisi granted.
Have two kids, under 8, youngest has special needs. Been to court a few times over residence issues , I want joint 50 -50, but she is fighting me all the way. The latest is that I have them 5 nights out of 14. Oh and we are still living together. The judge says he will not sort out residency until finances are settled as she will move out of
marital home . I have 2 companies that I run, she up until now has worked as a secretary in one. I know that I will have that issue to deal with also, but I don't want her actually working for me as she will have knowledge of my business which has nothing to do with her anymore.
I sold a company in 2000 for a sixfigure sum, and invested the money in property and also in offshore investments.I know we were married at the time but only for 4 years before the sale.One of the properties I invested in has substantial equity and it is the one we live in at the moment.
My question is our FDR is in 6 weeks, and we are expected to come up with some offers, so my soliciotor says. I feel that she is not entitled to half, and argue that as long as her needs are met that is OK.If she did get granted 50% I would have to refinance as my liquid assets are not enough. Also am afraid that if she asks for maintenance it will be for a ludicrous figure, as she is a real life WAG !
She has 3 kids, but only 2 are mine, the eldest is 18 and works full time. I say she only needs a 3 bed house,and she maintains that she needs at least 4 beds as her son lives with her. My arguement is that he can get his own place as I did at 18! Even though he has always lived with us I never formally adopted him.
My other question is can she have any claim over my other business? It is worth on paper approx 200K , but has business debts of about 70K. I have had that business for 15 years.She also has debts of around 50K as she says I always kept her short !! Unbelievable!
She is saying that she cannot get a job as the kids are young, but if I get them 50% of the time why not?
Please can you give me any opinions or advice as the clock is now ticking .
Thanks