marriage

[jedimistress]

If I marry, would I become jointly liable for my husband's mortgage even if I don't put my name on the deeds or mortgage account.

If he passes away would I inherit his house even if my name was never entered onto the deeds.

I don't want his money, I have my own, I just don't want to be liable for any of his debts. Plus if we divorce, could he take half of all my assets?
Many thanks.

[dzug]

You don't become liable for his mortgage.

You would inherit under the rules of intestacy if he hadn't made a will saying otherwise. If you had children they might get a share too.

If you divorce he gets a negotiable (or court imposed if you can't agree) share of your assets - and you of his. The starting point might well be 50%.

Sounds like you are a candidate for a pre-nuptial agreement.

[jedimistress]

Thanks very much dzug.