Separated - wanting to buy with new partner

Aussieman

I've been separated from my ex-wife for 1&1/2 years and wish now too buy a house with my new partner. I own no property nor assess with my ex and have paid her maintenance every month as per private agreement.

Will buying a new house entitle her to any claim upon it ?
Is there anything that my ex-wife could claim at all due to new house?

P.s a mortgage is not an issue...
Thanks

desbrook

Aussieman wrote: »

I've been separated from my ex-wife for 1&1/2 years and wish now too buy a house with my new partner. I own no property nor assess with my ex and have paid her maintenance every month as per private agreement.

Will buying a new house entitle her to any claim upon it ?
Is there anything that my ex-wife could claim at all due to new house?

P.s a mortgage is not an issue...
Thanks

Definitely a case where legal advice is required my friend and we can't give that here .

Gareth789

Hi,
IMHO -
quick answer would be YES
since your still married, if you build up any financial interest in the property your wife would naturally be entitled to share, as would you if it was the other way around
You should file for divorce to settle the matter as you seem to be moving on with your new partner, even if you dont intend to remarry.

Taxburden carrier

Aussieman wrote: »

I've been separated from my ex-wife for 1&1/2 years and wish now too buy a house with my new partner. I own no property nor assess with my ex and have paid her maintenance every month as per private agreement.

Will buying a new house entitle her to any claim upon it ?
Is there anything that my ex-wife could claim at all due to new house?

P.s a mortgage is not an issue...
Thanks

To quote George Bush jnr "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...won't get fooled again"

Aussieman

Taxburden carrier wrote: »

To quote George Bush jnr "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...won't get fooled again"

Appreciate all the help people.
Even relevant quotes :-)

I've taken some legal advice from a solicitor and I'm drawing up a seperation agreement forsaking all future earnings, inheritance etc. I've had to offer more money to get her to sign but in the long run I think it may be the best option.

I did not do a swap of declaration of means though I'm not earning anymore than I ever was. I also pay far more than any other man I know so I'm hoping this will suffice.

Thanks again all those that replied and PM me

bingolife

Aussieman - just out of curiosity - do you have kids with your ex-wife and is there a (big) difference in your incomes?

spokesman

Aussieman wrote: »

I've been separated from my ex-wife for 1&1/2 years and wish now too buy a house with my new partner. I own no property nor assess with my ex and have paid her maintenance every month as per private agreement.

Will buying a new house entitle her to any claim upon it ?
Is there anything that my ex-wife could claim at all due to new house?

P.s a mortgage is not an issue...
Thanks

It comes down to the seperation agreement you have. Was it included that no further claim could be made on you etc etc, i.e if you won the lotto etc. It depends how good your solicitor and barrister were to have this included. You obviously cant have a situation where your looking over your shoulder if you were to own property etc. If you only done a private agreement between yourselves, thats not good. I would make it legal.