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Hi there fellow Dads
This is the first forum I have ever joined after I was recommended Dad.info by a fellow Dad who said he got some excellent advice on here... so I am wondering if anyone can help me with some legal advice?
I had - until recently - lived with my now ex-partner for over 25 years - but moved out a few months ago and am now renting a room in a house - ideally I would like to be able to afford to buy a 2 bed flat so that there were a room for my son
My ex partner owns her house and has no mortgage - the mortgage was cleared before I moved in
We have a 21 year old son
For the first decade living in her house we split the household bills - but for the final 12 years I paid all the utility bills - council tax, heat, light, etc. as well as paying for the food etc.
According to Zoopla etc. the value of her property increased during those final 12 years by over £400,000
So I am just wondering whether I have any right/s legally to make any claim against her for my contribution to her house?
Any advice gratefully received
Dad1999
hi,
check this out:
Dividing the family home and mortgage during separation if you were cohabiting
Were you married ?
If so the house will be part of the pot of matrimonial assets . Apart from child support nothing else seems formulaic . Division of assets depends on lots of factors ..
Def worth seeing a solicitor for advise . Most do a free 30 min consultation . I just saw one for 45 mins didn’t cost me a penny
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