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Divorce - what am I entitled to

I am separating from my husband, my choice, we have drifted apart and just become friends.
I don’t work and he is a high earner. He has stocks, savings, isa’s, pensions and has suggested going 50/50. This would allow me to get a small house with some savings left over. Question is, should I accept what he’s offering or should I go through solicitors? He’s usually a fair guy, but as it’s my choice, is bound to be bitter. Should I be asking for a financial disclosure?
Should I be asking for more than 50% because I’m disabled? Or spouses Maintaince? Would this be taking the mick as it’s me that wants to leave?
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Its normsly then sorted between the two parties if they can come to an agreement if not then it goes to court and the court will look at both sides and try to work out a compromise or states what has to be paid and what doesn't have to be paid unless there is an agreement in places
This is just from my own experience but you resly need to seek legal advice because not all divorces are the same
Hope you're well.
Ultimately the decision on how much you should settle or go for is up to you, if you think a 50/50 split is fair then go for it, if not then perhaps you should seek legal advice.
Whatever happens, ensure you have in writing what the agreement is, and have it signed by both parties.
In fact, I would feel inclined to seek professional advice regardless. It always helps to know your rights and the laws around it.
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Thsts why resly its best to get legal advice to make sure you get whst your entitled to I only got 30 percent because my ex had what they call protected money and because any money my ex had or anything he owned before we met I wasn't entitled to I did better than I thought I would but only with legal advice and it went to court
I hope that you get the settlement you want and need and I hope it doesn't get to distressing for you take care
I suspect you are confusing maintenance with child support ?
Again as others have said in terms of spousal maintenance I think that would depend on whether you would want to be still tied to your ex husband financially or wish to make a clean break entirely
or perhaps citizens advice could help.
A solicitor would advise him to offer less if this was the case and yours would fight for more
You can get 30 mins of free legal advice I would suggest you get that
You can divorce by doing it yourself for £550 if it is uncomplicated which is what I have done
Also after divorce he will prob need a complete break order or you can be entitled to future pension or lottery win or inheritance
Child maintenance can be taken from earnings if the person does not pay as agreed
Bit like my ex he just stopped working to get out of it
I've not heard of spouse maintenance for a long time does it still exist ?
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