SHORT TERM SAVING OF MONEY

[JBW1366]

Hello

I am hoping someone can help me.

I will be coming into some money (£50,000+) from selling of a flat, and I intend to buy another shortly, so rather than leaving the money in my current account, what can I do with it to gain some interest in the short term. Though I'm not sure how long for, could be 3 months, 6 or even a year any help would be appreciated.

Also unfortunately my civil partner and I have split up, is she entitled to half of all my assets? The above mentioned money etc, as it was my departed mothers flat that was sold, etc

Any help would be appreciated.

[boxtops]

Go and see your bank or building society and see what they can offer you for short-term investment.

You'd need to seek legal advice re your partner, it will depends on the terms of your split.

[Brimoan]

I know when one of my work mates was divorced from his second wife she only got what she bought into the marriage.
There were no children involved and he was widowed after being married for about 20 years.
She wanted half of his house etc but she did not get it.

[coccinelle]

I was led to believe that civil partners (not married) are not 'entitled' to anything. However, if they've paid into a mortgage etc and the house is in that partner's name then yes, they are entitled to their share. As this flat is a personal belonging (your own) I wouldn't say your partner would be 'entitled' to half. However, if you have had children together that would be another story...