Halting divorce proceedings

You certainly can - and in your case it would be a good idea to! She may try to contest but in practice it is usually allowed.

If you have not given her any money then that reduces/negates any potential claim for maintenance. Her housing and income needs appear to be met without the need for anything from you.

This will just boil down to the matrimonial assets .. and proof or otherwise of her contribution.

Are you much older than her? This too will be a factor.

As far as the house goes, I would not do anything re putting it in joint names with your son until the finances are settled. This could open up another (expensive) can of worms. Do though make sure you have a watertight will and, if you can, make someone else a beneficiary of your pension.

Hadenoughnow

Many thanks again, Hadenoughnow. I''ll then press for the Decree Absolute as soon as possible. Thanks too for the advice re: house and pension.

She''s ten years younger than me, almost to the day. There are no matrimonial assets other than those we each had prior to the marriage.

Best,

Chris