Mother is investing in the marital home: how do I protect her investment in the event we divorce

I am getting married and my mother has agreed to lend us money so we can buy a house. We will still have a mortgage which I plan to pay jointly with my new wife. If the unthinkable happens and we end up breaking up, how can I ensure that my mother's equity in the house is maintained and does not become part of the divorce settlement.

Your mother needs to seek independent legal advice from us with a view to protecting the money she is investing in your property. There are several ways in which she can do this depending on her circumstances and one of our property lawyers will be able to better advise your mother on the most efficient of the various options available to her.

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