The flat was bought by my son: declared my mother-in-law
I met my husband at university. We were both twenty years old back then, students discovering our way in life. From the very first day, I noticed him strong, clever, and, most importantly, kind-hearted. We began as friends, but it didnt take long for my feelings to grow much deeper.
A few months later, we became a couple. I still look back fondly on that chapter and truly believe my university years were the happiest of my life.
A year passed, and Mark proposed. We married soon after. We didnt have enough for a grand celebration, so the wedding was a modest affair, shared with close family.
In our second year together, Mark found a job. At first, we lived in university housing. Owning our own place felt like a distant dream, but we were certain it would come true one day. My grandmother passed away, and I inherited £100,000. Mark had saved a small amount as well. That was enough for us to put down a deposit on a two-bedroom flat, knowing we’d want a family in the years ahead.
Ten years of marriage went by, though we never had children. A few years ago, Mark ran into trouble at work. When the company hit hard times, the owner blamed Mark, who was head accountant, for debts and poor bookkeeping. Following a trial, Mark was unfairly sentenced to four years in prison.
Doing my best for him
We battled for a long while, searching for solicitors, but it made little difference. The paperwork had been arranged so that Mark was found guilty, even though hed only done as his boss told him to.
It was a struggle, but I gave all my support to Mark. Yet after a year, I realised I needed support myself.
One day, my mother-in-law came to my home and told me I could no longer live there. She blamed me for what had happened to Mark and claimed that he had bought the flat with his own money, giving me no right to it. I was at a loss for words because I never expected such harshness from her.
It turned out that, before the trial, Mark had given his mother power of attorney and with it, she drew up bank statements showing that all mortgage payments came from Marks account. My mother-in-law maintained that these documents would be enough for any court to decide I had nothing to do with buying the flat.
Now, I find myself lost and unsure of what to do next.
Through all of this, I have learned that even in the darkest times, its important to know your rights and stand up for yourself. Life often throws challenges our way, but facing them with strength and integrity is what truly defines us.
