financial settlement I’m pregnant and the new partner. Will this affect his financial settlement in divorce?

[Newmama]

So, my partner (34M) and I (34F) have been together for almost 7 months now and I’m currently 7 weeks pregnant with his baby. 
My Partner is going through a divorce and his ex has been dragging it for more than a year now. They have been married for about 5 years but they never had any children as exwife is infertile. Exwife was the one who cheated on him repeatedly but he was the one who filed for divorce. 
She is russian and was on spousal visa for more than 5 years, but she did not apply for an ILR on time and will eventually be deported. She also created a fake loan amounting to the exact value of their house so she can get the full amount of the house for herself. Her dad is a Russian politician that can do dodgy things like a fake loan.

Will my pregnancy affect my partner’s financial settlement in his favour or should there be a physical baby immediately before that get’s considered?

I was thinking of suggesting this to him to tell his lawyer if there will be a favourable impact for him. 

His ex is crazy btw, like split personality disorder crazy. 
 

Edited December 28, 2023 by Newmama

[Peter B]

Definitely sounds like he needs to get legal advice on this. I have not heard of a “fake loan” like this before and why that entitles her to all the equity in the house, surely he is on the deeds etc.

I am not sure whether the baby is related to the house settlement although the court always prioritised children over everything else, but this sounds super complex and he needs to get legal advice asap.  

 

[Yasmance]

Going through a partner's divorce while expecting a baby is challenging. In my experience, communication with the lawyer is key. They can advise on how the pregnancy might impact the financial settlement. It's essential to have all the facts and legal options laid out. The guide at https://divorcejury.com/ offers valuable insights that could be helpful in your situation. Good luck!

Edited April 25, 2024 by Yasmance

[James]

Hi @Newmama,

I don't think your pregnancy should directly affect your ex-partner's financial settlement in a divorce. Divorce settlements are typically determined based on factors like:

• Needs of any existing children
• Length of your marriage
• Income & assets for each spouse
• Contributions made to the marriage (financial & non-financial)

The court aims for a fair and equitable division of assets and debts, not on future events like pregnancy.  However, there are some situations where your pregnancy might be indirectly considered

• Increased needs
  • If you have a child, your financial needs after the divorce will likely be higher to raise the child. This could be factored into spousal support calculations.
• Change in income
  • If you have to take maternity leave or reduce your work hours due to pregnancy, your earning capacity might be temporarily affected. This could be considered when dividing assets or spousal support.

I would highly recommended consulting with a family law solicitor, they will be able to advise you on how your pregnancy might be viewed in the context of your divorce settlement.