Filing for divorce, does it mean I lose my home?
If you are in the process of a divorce or dissolving a civil partnership you should protect your right to the family home. Filing for a divorce will not mean you lose your property or end up without anywhere to reside. However, covering your back will give you peace of mind that you are taking the right precautions with dealing with your situation. Please read on. Protecting your rights You can find out whether you have a noted interest in your home by using a search with the Land Registry (register for free and this service costs £3.00 per property search). Looking at the title deeds (a paper document showing ownership of the property) will help you clarify who owns the family home. The title deeds will either display both of your names or one of your names. The HM Land Registry can be found here: If it turns out that your home is owned by your ex-spouse you should be able to protect your position if your home is registered on the Land Registry. If your property is with the Land...