Dissolve marriage without settlement?

Questioner

My husband and I are separating. We are married in (full) community of property. My husband moved into my owner-occupied home, but never contributed to the mortgage. He did pay other costs. However, I have always paid all the fixed costs and always contributed more than he did. However, he does not want to make a financial arrangement in this. We also have a holiday home (where he is now staying) and a garage (he paid for it at the time). He wants to divide this with closed purses, so without a buyout. Any surplus values ​​would then technically become a gift from a tax perspective. However, he does not want to pay this either, or only split it. Communication is very difficult. My husband has been diagnosed with narcissism, which is preventing a peaceful settlement. Can you advise me on the next steps?

Lawyer

This seems like a situation that could be very beneficial for you, given a possible high buyout amount that you would not have to pay him. If he also wants to pay the gift tax jointly, this does not seem wrong to me at first glance. Whether this is really the case, needs to be examined. I can guide you in this and settle the divorce in consultation with each other. Our law firm has been handling divorces for 26 years. You can contact us if you would like to have a joint (free) consultation. This can also be done by video calling.