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Susy12345
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Junior Member

14 Mar 17 #490004 by Susy12345

Topic started by Susy12345

Can someone please help me in drafting a section 25 statement? I'm not sure what I should include. What kind of exhibits do I attach? The statement is limited to 10 pages.

Thanks in advance

TurboB
Platinum Member

15 Mar 17 #490030 by TurboB

Reply from TurboB

You will find this useful:

www.wikivorce.com/divorce/Divorce-Advice...n-25-statements.html

Susy12345
Posted by
Junior Member

18 Mar 17 #490161 by Susy12345

Reply from Susy12345

Thank you for this, but in terms of exhibits what do I attach?

Does anyone have a completed sample which they would not mind PM me?

WorldsBiggestMug
Elite Member

18 Mar 17 #490163 by WorldsBiggestMug

Reply from WorldsBiggestMug

What are you wanting to attach?

The section 25 statement is not normally the place to be filing evidence, it's normally the justification for what you are asking for.

The evidence you rely on should be elsewhere in the bundle and can be referenced in the normal way.

Susy12345
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Junior Member

19 Mar 17 #490197 by Susy12345

Reply from Susy12345

Someone said I should be attaching photos of the holidays I went on to outline the lifestyle I had.

Also, I should include school fees that my child will attend in the future.

Do I attach evidence showing my ex's potential income? As he is now conveniently out of a job.

How much importance is given to section 25?

Any help is much appreciated.

dukey
Moderator

20 Mar 17 #490203 by dukey

Reply from dukey

The s25 statement itself is rather important, it gives the Judge a background, a history and an idea of what could happen, potential,, but its the beginning really.

Lifestyle can be important depending on how long you were married and the age of children but the true test is what assets are available to continue the norm, often they could never cater for the same level of holidays social stuff ect.

Again school costs tuition fee`s depend on what money is around.

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