My friend's marriage is in a pretty bad way and separation/ divorce is potentially on the cards. I have advised her to get proper legal advice on what her rights etc would be should things go that way but I'd be interested in hearing from anyone on here in relation to the following matter.
Prior to meeting her husband,my friend owned her own house ( in her sole name) and was in business in her own right. They have recently purchased,by means of a joint mortgage, a house,in which they now live. This house is in joint names.
My friend's original house and business is now up for sale. The question she has is this: Given that both the house and business were owned solely by her before she met her husband and have remained so, does her husband have any claim and/or entitlement under Irish law , at any time ,to the sale proceeds of those two assets? Many thanks for your help.
Prior to meeting her husband,my friend owned her own house ( in her sole name) and was in business in her own right. They have recently purchased,by means of a joint mortgage, a house,in which they now live. This house is in joint names.
My friend's original house and business is now up for sale. The question she has is this: Given that both the house and business were owned solely by her before she met her husband and have remained so, does her husband have any claim and/or entitlement under Irish law , at any time ,to the sale proceeds of those two assets? Many thanks for your help.