I separated from my wife after 44 years. She never worked. Our kids left home when 22. I continued to fund her lifestyle for the next 10 years paying everything which in may years was in excess of 50% of my income. because I did the 'reasonable' thing, it was concluded we where still financially connected. She got 50% of everything. I would have been no worse off had I buggered of bush and left her to find her on way!!

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I do understand how you feel but the reality is raising kids is considered a contribution. When the kids left home, and your wife didn't work, you were a couple so it makes no difference whether or who funded what. That's just the way it is.

And just to let you know that I don't take sides, I was in a similar position. Came in at 60/40 split in my favour. I thought this was unfair even though his income was much larger than mine. I negotiated down to 50/50 (against legal advise).

All I can say is life is too short. Don't let resentment consume it.

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Can't imagine why she left you Jock . You seem to be such an eloquent and inspiring catch.

See the positives in life, reconnect with your children and move on.

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" fund her lifestyle" OMG 😆

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When I separated from my first wife the Commonwealth Bank told me they would never loan me money while I was paying Child Support. I immediately changed banks.

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Actually a reasonable money question a lot of people may ask from both sides that for the first time the response is 'find the answer elsewhere'...Sounds like something my GP would say....

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Nice to know men like you exist.

Everyone including women are expected to have a job plus deliver on others expectations.

Yr wife must have done something!

Your kids must have benefitted!.

Money should not define the finer details of your life- though it really feels that way when a rip off exists.

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