Same Sex Marriage and Divorce

[Soon]

Originally Posted by imperfect_cupcake

So. Now if you do get married, and you decide to play silly buggers and fuck knuckle about, your partner will be able to rip you clean, financially. And will.

So, best to no be an arse if you sign a legal bit of paper. I *could* have had part of my exes earnings for seven years because of her behaviour. So... Play nice.

Regarding divorce and financial settlements due to adultery.

In many regions, infidelity has no bearing on the settlement. For example, in Ontario, adultery can be grounds for a divorce (or a one year separation or mental/physical cruelty); however, it will have absolutely no effect on the Court's decision regarding division of property or the affording of support. I know this is true in the USA as well with many States (not all for example NY is one where adultery can be taken into consideration I think) being 'no fault' divorce. Basically, a person can be cheating for an entire marriage and this will have no bearing on the court's division of assets between the couple or the awarding of support. In a judgement of alimony or support, courts take other factors into consideration including length of marriage, ability of one party to find work, lifestyle during the marriage etc. but adultery cannot be used to a a means to determine the amount granted.

I think the UK is different in this regard where adultery may afford the injured party more of a settlement.