Hi all,
I split with my ex after 18 years (12 years co-habitation) nearly 12 months ago and she moved out of the house with whatever she wanted to start a new life. I went out of my way to assist her and gave her a considerable amount of cash to get started with a view to getting consent orders. She went and got legal advice and chased me for more.
*Mortgage was in my name only.
*No joint bank accounts
*She paid for nothing only a few groceries.
*She was always employed full time
We sat down together in December and agreed on a 50/50 split on all equity. Afterwards she sent me text messages thanking me and saying how happy she was and wouldn't be changing her mind. I had the consent orders drawn up and sent them to her solicitor to sign. There was a quiet period over Christmas and New Year while everybody takes leave then mid-February. I received a letter from her solicitor demanding a 60/40 split on the asset pool. His reason for this is because I earn a lot more than her.
The letter basically states pay up or see you in court. I think he is bluffing but don't know if I should call his bluff or try and renegotiate. I think he is praying on her to line his own pockets. I have tried to contact her but she has not returned my calls or messages. I have also just decided to self represent from now on after spending a fortune in legal costs for zero gain. Not sure what I should do next?
Thanks
I split with my ex after 18 years (12 years co-habitation) nearly 12 months ago and she moved out of the house with whatever she wanted to start a new life. I went out of my way to assist her and gave her a considerable amount of cash to get started with a view to getting consent orders. She went and got legal advice and chased me for more.
*Mortgage was in my name only.
*No joint bank accounts
*She paid for nothing only a few groceries.
*She was always employed full time
We sat down together in December and agreed on a 50/50 split on all equity. Afterwards she sent me text messages thanking me and saying how happy she was and wouldn't be changing her mind. I had the consent orders drawn up and sent them to her solicitor to sign. There was a quiet period over Christmas and New Year while everybody takes leave then mid-February. I received a letter from her solicitor demanding a 60/40 split on the asset pool. His reason for this is because I earn a lot more than her.
The letter basically states pay up or see you in court. I think he is bluffing but don't know if I should call his bluff or try and renegotiate. I think he is praying on her to line his own pockets. I have tried to contact her but she has not returned my calls or messages. I have also just decided to self represent from now on after spending a fortune in legal costs for zero gain. Not sure what I should do next?
Thanks