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16 Feb 17 #488949 by karen09
Topic started by karen09
I have been separated from my husband for 6.5yrs. We have one daughter who is now 16. My husband is a bankrupt and as a result of his actions 6years ago I lost my home. Eventually I also had to declared bankruptcy in Jan 2013 as he left me with a lot of debt. This was incurred by him and I knew nothing about it. We are now filling for divorce(previously he would not agree.
He is now disabled due to mental health problems. After contacting the courts he has suggested that he can claim reduced court costs? He is therefor going to be the Petitioner. We have nothing to split financially and have agreed that we want nothing from each other. I work full time, he is currently on benefits due to health reasons. My question is....do we have to see a lawyer to complete a Consent Order or can we complete this ourselves and submit this to court with the other papers.
He is now disabled due to mental health problems. After contacting the courts he has suggested that he can claim reduced court costs? He is therefor going to be the Petitioner. We have nothing to split financially and have agreed that we want nothing from each other. I work full time, he is currently on benefits due to health reasons. My question is....do we have to see a lawyer to complete a Consent Order or can we complete this ourselves and submit this to court with the other papers.
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