inheritance

[samwellsbutt]

i have been separated from ex for over 2 yrs recently found out i may come in to some money, never really looked in to divorce but if i get it before we do would he be entitled to half still?

[mumblechum1]

Not necessarily, but it is likely to be taken into account in the financial negotiations. If the inheritance is large in proportion to your joint assets, and if your marriage is a long one, then the inheritance won't be ignored, but you are unlikely to be ordered to actually give him half.

So if your joint assets are, say, £200k, and you inherit £600k, you may not get your full share of the joint assets.

If your inheritance is small in proportion to the joint assets, I wouldn't worry.

[Collaborate]

If splitting the non-inherited assets equally meets your spouse's reasonable needs, then you should keep the other half plus all your inheritance. If your spouse argues they must have some of your inheritance otherwise their reasonable needs cannot be met, then if the judge agrees they might get some of it. It also depends on the length of marriage, and whether there are any childen.
Best take proper advice.