Happy new year all.
I am looking for some expert advice if anyone has knowledge of my situation.
Before our first child was born my ex partner moved into my home. House is solely owned by me and only my name is on the mortgage and deeds. She never contributed to the upkeep or mortgage payments.
When we started having difficulties I was in a low, difficult place.
Looking back now I was in no position mentally to be making any choices but she convinced me to move out and that she would pay rent while we had a break. She got an off the shelf rental agreement so she could claim housing benefit.
Fast forward 2 years and she has moved away with her new partner and I have my home back.
Following my 50/50 lives with order thjhhs have got even worse between us. She has recently suggested that I should be expecting a letter outlining her claim on my property.
All the information I can gather suggests she is entitled to none of it, I've also heard that because she claimed benefit she gives up any legal claim on the property. I'm not even sure she hasn't been a bit naughty in claiming benefits as my children were living in the home.
Does anyone have a definitive answer.
I'm just enjoying phasing her out of my life as much as I can and I'd love to able to nip this one in the bud too.
Lesson here to all us dads is to not make decisions when you are either really happy or really low.
Sit on them. Talk to your mates or family and anyone you know had your best interests at heart.
All best all.
Any knowledge most welcome.
I am looking for some expert advice if anyone has knowledge of my situation.
Before our first child was born my ex partner moved into my home. House is solely owned by me and only my name is on the mortgage and deeds. She never contributed to the upkeep or mortgage payments.
When we started having difficulties I was in a low, difficult place.
Looking back now I was in no position mentally to be making any choices but she convinced me to move out and that she would pay rent while we had a break. She got an off the shelf rental agreement so she could claim housing benefit.
Fast forward 2 years and she has moved away with her new partner and I have my home back.
Following my 50/50 lives with order thjhhs have got even worse between us. She has recently suggested that I should be expecting a letter outlining her claim on my property.
All the information I can gather suggests she is entitled to none of it, I've also heard that because she claimed benefit she gives up any legal claim on the property. I'm not even sure she hasn't been a bit naughty in claiming benefits as my children were living in the home.
Does anyone have a definitive answer.
I'm just enjoying phasing her out of my life as much as I can and I'd love to able to nip this one in the bud too.
Lesson here to all us dads is to not make decisions when you are either really happy or really low.
Sit on them. Talk to your mates or family and anyone you know had your best interests at heart.
All best all.
Any knowledge most welcome.
I do think you'll need some legal advice on this one though. I'm not sure if it would be a family, solicitor, a housing solicitor or a general solicitor. Is she claiming under TOLATA? 
