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Colvillefly Tue 02-Oct-18 10:26:01

My husband of 44 years has gone to live in Spain. We had five children together and I expected to retire with him there but he went on his own and I live in the marital home in England. He was a difficult man to live with but a good provider. He occasionally comes back for legal and hospital appointments but doesn’t communicate with me at all. I cannot face divorce and feel ok going on as I am although it’s not an ideal situation. I’m 63 and he is 71. The only thing is he now wants to give me 50 percent of the marital home and the other 50 to my youngest son. This is unfair I think I should have it all after what he’s put me through. He has several properties abroad all in his name. Does anyone else have this type of situation?

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Eglantine21 Tue 02-Oct-18 10:43:56

I know you don’t feel like it but you need a good solicitor and a divorce. Truly.

These ad hoc arrangements never work.

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Grannyknot Tue 02-Oct-18 11:04:46

Eglantine is right - ad hoc arrangements never work. You may find a really good, sympathetic lawyer who will walk you through it all.

Actually, if he doesn't "communicate with you at all" then you really need to do something to sort things out.

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Izabella Tue 02-Oct-18 12:04:33

I am sure many g/netters will reiterate the need for a matrimonial specialist lawyer NOW. Otherwise you stand to lose out. Spanish law differs with property inheritance although i know no more than that. I wish you well, but will add that although you are in a dark place now, you will come through this. Many of us have.

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sodapop Tue 02-Oct-18 12:48:46

I can't add to what other posters have said Colvillefly you need to get everything on a proper legal footing now. I'm sorry things have ended this way for you.

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