House - in sole name of husband - no will

[daisydo]

My husband had the house that we live in before we got married and it remains just in his name. We have been married for 5 years and he will not put my name on the deeds or make a will. I pay the household bills, food, presents for both families, entertaining at home, holidays. He pays the mortgage, council tax and oil bills. We are also building a double garage and an extension onto the house, paying for it as we go along as my husband does want to increase the mortgage. I have contributed considerably. How do i stand legally a) if we divorced what would I be entitled to and b) if he died what would happen

[Didwot]

On the face of it the house belongs to him, and to him alone. If you divorce you will be entitled to what the divorce court thinks is fair and reasonable in all the circumstances. there is no set formula. If he dies then the house will pass under his will, but if he fails to make reasonable provision for you, then you will be able to make an application under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act. If he has not made a will then his estate will be distributed under the Intestates Estates Act to you (and your children if any).