Ex husband refusing to sign critical illness

Hi,

ive recently been diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer which has come as a massive shock. Hopefully early and treatable - I'm just coming up to my surgery. 
 

I'm a single mum to two young children following my divorce. 

we had an old life and critical illness policy which was due to expire in the next couple of years. Stupidly we just left it to run - I didn't dream of having to actually make a claim. 
 

He is not cooperating with signing the form, and wants us to 'share' the money as he has also paid into the policy. 

My ex has a history of being controlling and abusive and is impossible to talk reasonably to. He has said the most nasty things about my diagnosis. 

My solicitor is looking into the legalities. But just wondered if anyone else has an experience? Seems such a grey area and I'm just so stressed having to deal with this on top of everything else.

Many thanks!

 

 

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  • Tan 

    firstly a very warm welcome 

    I'm so sorry that you have had a diagnosis I had breast cancer nuly 22 

    I can see why he's your x o really can't believe how a man could be like this I would definitely call the company you have the policy with and if no luck seek the legal advice .

    stay here for support chats if you need to go help with your journey I found it a massive help , I should be long gone I finished everything in nov 22 but can't leave as so much support was here for me I feel I need fo give back 

    good luck with everything big hugs love Lara ️

  • Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. 
    That's so good to hear you have finished everything and are out the other side. 
    This early bit feels so daunting - having the diagnosis but waiting for surgery and treatment to start. It's been such a rollercoaster of emotions. 
    The behaviour of my ex husband has also raked up a lot of  fear and anxiety which has made the last few weeks exceptionally difficult x
     

  • Tan 

    I had invasive ductal also 

    yes it's so hard at the beginning but let me promise you the way you feel at the moment doesn't last forever , I'm already back to a fizzy pop bottle but remember so well of how I felt at your time lovely .

    and you could definitely do without that stress I can't believe how he could behave in that way he will have no luck for that 

    love Lara ️

  • That's really reassuring - it's hard to imagine feeling 'normal' again! I'm pinballing from one worry to the next at the moment. 

    It's so kind of you to come back on - positive stories really do help as it's hard not to think the worst when you first hear the news. 

    I feel lucky that I found the lump and the doctors acted quickly. I so nearly didn't even go as I thought I was imagining it/making a fuss over nothing. 

    Here's to getting back to fizzy pop bottle days ️
     

     

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  • That's really reassuring - it's hard to imagine feeling 'normal' again! I'm pinballing from one worry to the next at the moment. 

    It's so kind of you to come back on - positive stories really do help as it's hard not to think the worst when you first hear the news. 

    I feel lucky that I found the lump and the doctors acted quickly. I so nearly didn't even go as I thought I was imagining it/making a fuss over nothing. 

    Here's to getting back to fizzy pop bottle days ️
     

     

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