https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-of-unmarried-couples-to-get-stronger-rights Consultation going on over here in the UK, sailed under the banner of supporting financially abused women (our laws do apply to all) Here’s a few parts of what they are looking into New financial security framework for cohabiting couples: Over 3.5 million unmarried couples would gain stronger rights and financial protections upon separation. This aims to address the current system’s limited rights and make separation less financially difficult. Property division example: Individuals could gain access to a share of a house sale (or equivalent property proceeds) to help secure their financial future. Eligibility criteria (proposed): Cohabitants would generally need to have lived together for at least 3 years or share a child Better protections on separation: Enhanced financial security and independence, especially for those who are financially dependent on their partner. This includes survivors of domestic abuse, who would get improved financial protections regardless of marital status. Inheritance rights for bereaved unmarried partners: Automatic rights to inherit if a partner dies without a will There is also one around requiring maintenance to be paid if the non-married partner becomes seriously Ill or disabled. I’m divorced, it was messy and it was costly, my ex was physically abusive, financially abusive (the one they don’t care about where the partner just refuses to work or hand any money over forcing you to pay for everything) She was evicted from her first two rentals when we separated (spending addiction) Divorce drums were banging 6 weeks post marriage, she wanted half of everything she had put nothing into. Guess what, I put a ring on her finger, i knew the risks (I hold the world record in ignored red flags) I held off marrying her for a while until i trusted she wouldn’t just want half. I made a very poor and costly choice but I had one thing sat on its pedestal reminding me every time i got angry “You went in with your eyes open, and you consented fool” So i took my licks and learned my lesson. Its 10 years since i divorced, rebought my house for the 2nd time, pension sorted, savings… “noice” I’ve even dated a few times but every one of those women were told before we shared a glass of anything, that If they are looking for marriage, I am not their Hucklebury If they want to share my house, they better have their own as the deeds will never have their name on them as i have a 25 yr old daughter. So as you can prob guess, my dates rarely get past 4/5 times before they move on or realise i was 100% serious. To be honest i’m happier alone and if any of this passes, nobody will ever live with me for any period of time again (the qualifying period is 3 years as set out) This is gaining legal rights to your assets without putting in or putting a ring on. As i know all too well after divorcing a BPD ex wife that really just wanted the moola and the house, Its a piece of piss for someone that isn’t paying for any of these things to play nice until they can claim for them This charter will just make having a dependant partner radioactive for the breadwinner (man or woman) And if you think a partner who doesn’t have their name on the deeds would never ring the police saying you’ve assaulted them, that you need to be removed from your own house, and then demand its sold and part given to them exist. I’ll set you up with my ex. Of course they will promise safeguards but there is only one way now i can be safe (both my sisters will be exactly the same as they divorced abusive freeloaders) We just can’t live with anyone who would be deemed “dependant” financially if it passes. The reason i put this here is simple. There is still one fact that most men (older ages) know, and thats % wise women only date up, meaning % wise, it will be men on the hook. The state over-reach here is palpatine. submitted by /u/Reverend_Vader
Originally posted by u/Reverend_Vader on r/AskMen