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I divorced in 2006 and from then both my young children stayed with their mother most of the time and stayed overnight with me two nights a week. We started going through the courts but in the end I decided to let her have the house so that the kids could retain a steady home base. Last year my eldest moved in with me full time and my ex wifeβs boyfriend moved in. I have now learnt that she is selling the house. We bought the house for 60000 and it is now worth about 120000. My question is am I entitled to any of this money?
I'd have a word with citizens advice bureau as soon as possible about this - chances are the divorce order was by consent, but I'm not sure whether you can go back because circumstances have changed with your son moving back with you.
Hi there π
Ouch! I can see you would be annoyed about this....you could book one of those free half an hour appointments that solicitors offer and get the low down on it.
Best of luck
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