Dividing finances on family property after long separation

Thank you.
Grateful to all who gave advice - I’ll take it.

As long as you agree on the basics solicitors fees will not be high, you do need the paperwork drawn up properly.

Be very firm with solicitors they will try very hard to make it contentious

Thank you.
Appreciate all your comments.

Smileless2012

There is no way I would contemplate this without professional legal assistance Stoker, especially with a husband I had left because he was abusive.

The starting point for any settlement is a 50/50 split but that doesn't mean that will be the eventual outcome. Please get some legal advice before you agree to anything.

I agree get the best legal advice you can,from a Solicitor who has experience in this area and can get you e best deal an outcome,

Solicitors are not cheap

May cost a couple of grand but believe me it will be worth it in the long run,

Get the best deal for yourself
, Don't give him an inch!

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My husband and I split up; did not divorce either. Eventually sold the family house and the money was split evenly between us both. An insurance policy matured some years later, and the proceeds were share equally.

You need a solicitor who specialises in private law/divorce. You need your own solicitor do not share with your husband. Solicitors will be relieved to have clients who aren’t polarised and rowing, the courts welcome couples who reach agreement.
Your solicitor won’t be looking to cause disagreement but will give the independent legal advice you need

If you’re not getting divorced, does it really matter ?
The family home is in joint names, I presume. The house you bought is in your sole name, I presume. Regardless, they will be considered marital assets.
The best thing to do is get legal advice.

Get your own solicitor......no conflict of interests then

Thank you all so very much.
I will definitely go to a solicitor.
Do you both go together or do we need a solicitor each? I’m happy to go together unless I’m being very naive….
We are not getting divorced just want fairness in the division of assets.
He has a very well paid job. I’m not interested in that, just what is fair. I assume I am only entitled to what I wouid have got 14 years ago when I left?.
Wouid it be a divorce lawyer that bests deal with these issues?
Thank you, once again.

Another one saying please invest in yourself by taking legal advice.

See a solicitor I would start from 50/50, daresay it will all go to your daughter one day.

Same advice here - see a solicitor. I didn’t (mental health), he did! I’m not living in poverty but I don’t feel I got what I deserved. Good luck.

I totally agree on legal advice which would be documented, unequivocal and enforceable. Good luck.

Thank you both for your prompt replies.

Smileless2012

There is no way I would contemplate this without professional legal assistance

The starting point for any settlement is a 50/50 split but that doesn't mean that will be the eventual outcome. Please get some legal advice before you agree to anything.

I completely agree please see a solicitor before agreeing anything.

There is no way I would contemplate this without professional legal assistance Stoker, especially with a husband I had left because he was abusive.

The starting point for any settlement is a 50/50 split but that doesn't mean that will be the eventual outcome. Please get some legal advice before you agree to anything.