Friday September 11, 2009 at 2:44pm
Finances linked to a couple give rise to a whole host of myths. For instance, if a husband is going bankrupt, a wife will often assume that she will still get the house, particularly if there are any children involved.
The reality is that the security of the matrimonial home will be threatened and the question will arise as to whether the property should be sold to pay off the creditors.
Businessmen may assume that a pension they had before a marriage is safe in the event of a divorce. Howeve....