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What are we each entitled to in our divorce settlement?

What does the law say about how to split the house, how to share pensions and other assets, and how much maintenance is payable.

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The four basic steps to reaching an agreement on divorce finances are: disclosure, getting advice, negotiating and implementing a Consent Order.

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Court 6122 topics

Discuss divorce and the family law courts. Do we have to go to court? How much does it cost? What do I need to prepare for each court hearing?
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Court preparation 1953 topics

Discussion about preparing for court hearings, whether it is related to the Divorce Petition, Ancillary Relief or Child Contact/Residency.
Re: Form A - Advice
by Chris82
01 Sep 25

Court outcomes 1260 topics

Discuss the outcome of divorce court hearings. How did it go? What happened? What result did you get? Share your experiences and help others.
False Statement, Medical Lies ...
by Khione
01 Apr 25

Self Representation 1504 topics

Discussion on Self Representation in divorce court, also know as being a Litigant In Person. What is the process? What paperwork do you need to prepare?
Re: Form E anyone got a better ver ...
by herewegoagain!
08 Mar 25

Court Fees 291 topics

Court Fees
Re: payment of court fees
by jihiway249
09 May 25
Subject Replies / Latest
Contested Hearing re Non-Mol
My sister got a Non-Molestation order against her ex.

He originally said he wanted to contest it. Now he says he never wanted a contested hearing. Th ...
12 Apr 09, by supportivesister
Latest 28 Apr 09 by CATS
Replies:3
:440
Latest by CATS
28 Apr 09
Final FDR
Newbie here. No longer married divorced on my ex for his adultery degree absolute has been raised. .walking a way with nothing been married for only 5 years cla ...
26 Apr 09, by Flowerkitty
Latest 28 Apr 09 by CATS
Replies:4
:372
Latest by CATS
28 Apr 09
Help don't think my counsel helped me
I was in court for first hearing on Thursday.

I was advised that I should receive minimum of 60% up to about 67% (this makes a difference of about £21 ...
27 Apr 09, by doodlebug72
Latest 27 Apr 09 by Fiona
Replies:2
:357
Latest by Fiona
27 Apr 09
Asking for more than 12 months statements
Just a quick question here, regarding the Form E.

Is it possible to ask for more than 12 months bank/credit card statements?

Also could I req ...
15 Apr 09, by skeptical
Latest 15 Apr 09 by skeptical
Replies:5
:728
Latest by skeptical
15 Apr 09
DJ for FDR and FH with variation
I have already been through the Ancillary Relief process once and am now going through an application for variation.

The variation at my court requires ...
21 Feb 09, by itydntk
Latest 08 Apr 09 by Active8
Replies:2
:416
Latest by Active8
08 Apr 09
Think I could be in the brown smelly stuff.
I thought I had a couple more weeks 'lee way' before i had to get my Form E back to 'her' solicitors AND court..... Errrrr NOPE !

It was due on the 19t ...
30 Mar 09, by coventry
Latest 08 Apr 09 by Active8
Replies:9
:828
Latest by Active8
08 Apr 09
court dates
hello,
i had 2nd child welfare hearing 2nd april,and the sheriff i got said that what was agreed at the first one is not valid[1st sheriff said if dd did no ...
07 Apr 09, by mumof5
Replies:0
:353

Directions hearing - Barister?
My solicitor has suggested that I appoint a Barrister for an upcoming directions hearing. The cost is very high, and I was wondering if anyone can tell me just ...
26 Mar 09, by learningfast123
Latest 27 Mar 09 by GuernseyGuy
Replies:4
:492
Latest by GuernseyGuy
27 Mar 09
procedural hearing
Whats a procedural hearing, there is one next Monday, not sure if its open court/closed court. however its says this is done by a registrar.

?

...
24 Mar 09, by sammcg
Latest 25 Mar 09 by Elle
Replies:2
:503
Latest by Elle
25 Mar 09
time limit in consent order
My stbx and self have signed a minute of agreement that is a legal document set up between our solicitors. In the agreement I have to pay my ex 100k before he w ...
24 Mar 09, by cantalever
Latest 24 Mar 09 by cantalever
Replies:2
:657
Latest by cantalever
24 Mar 09
cancelling proceedings
The Official Solicitor was appointed to represent my wife on health grounds. She no longer wishes to proceed with the divorce and wrote to her own solicitor to ...
21 Mar 09, by KENTISHMAN
Latest 22 Mar 09 by D L
Replies:1
:385
Latest by D L
22 Mar 09
Contesting 5 years?
Just a question to see if anyone else has been in this situation. I am filing for divorce on the grounds of 5 year separation (yes, it's taken a while!). This ...
20 Mar 09, by snowchaser
Latest 21 Mar 09 by snowchaser
Replies:4
:404
Latest by snowchaser
21 Mar 09
20 Mar 09, by MILKIEMOO
Latest 20 Mar 09 by GuernseyGuy
Replies:7
:1050
Latest by GuernseyGuy
20 Mar 09
Emergency directions appointment
Cafcass have made an Emergency Directions Appointment to get representation for my children (good news!).

The application went in yesterday, and I was ...
17 Mar 09, by learningfast123
Latest 17 Mar 09 by Headofroy
Replies:1
:335
Latest by Headofroy
17 Mar 09
petition & bailiff services
My partner filed for divorce and no acknowledgment was received back from the respondent. He used the court bailiff services and the court have just advise me ...
13 Mar 09, by buster0204
Latest 16 Mar 09 by buster0204
Replies:2
:450
Latest by buster0204
16 Mar 09
address
The court have decided they can't use my ex's friend's address for service (he won't tell me where he's living). They have suggested I fork out more money to ha ...
08 Mar 09, by beckskb
Latest 10 Mar 09 by vivi36
Replies:3
:407
Latest by vivi36
10 Mar 09
fighting for my children
My children came on access visit to myself and wife in Sept 08 and my Eldest child informed me of what was going on at his mother's house i.e. That she was hitt ...
06 Mar 09, by shane4269
Latest 07 Mar 09 by shane4269
Replies:16
:1383
Latest by shane4269
07 Mar 09
FH Costs - Stbx pulling a fast one?!
Can anyone help as I've got a feeling the stbx is pulling a fast one in order to get an agreement in his favour prior to FH.

Background: Him adulterer. ...
07 Feb 09, by Chatsworth
Latest 09 Feb 09 by ESTE
Replies:2
:360
Latest by ESTE
09 Feb 09
Court fees for petiton!
I tried to submit my petition today - I'm desperate too. £300 - with all my current outgoings, being left with a lot of debt to clear up by myself, there was ...
20 Jan 09, by 2009newbie
Latest 09 Feb 09 by Mneme
Replies:2
:399
Latest by Mneme
09 Feb 09
help on acknowledgement of service
have just got mine back for the decree nisi stage. stbx has put in the form that I had said I would pay for the costs (on my petition I had left the option ope ...
07 Feb 09, by fieldy12
Latest 08 Feb 09 by DivorceSolicitor
Replies:1
:378
Latest by DivorceSolicitor
08 Feb 09
Advice on court
Hi all, please bear with me, sorry if I've posted in the wrong place, I'm confused and worried and don't really understand what's happening.

I filed di ...
04 Feb 09, by LFN73
Latest 07 Feb 09 by NellNoRegrets
Replies:2
:357
Latest by NellNoRegrets
07 Feb 09
Change of circumstances, do they affect an order
In October 2008 a court order was granted for my divorce. My wife got sole rites to the marital home in return I got £10,000. The judge also ruled that I have ...
02 Feb 09, by PRS
Latest 07 Feb 09 by downbutnotout
Replies:1
:437
Latest by downbutnotout
07 Feb 09
STBX lied on Form E
Hi

Don't know what to do?

We had a date for first hearing but he asked for an adjournment as his sols was made redundant. We have not as yet r ...
06 Feb 09, by doodlebug72
Latest 06 Feb 09 by Sprite
Replies:2
:445
Latest by Sprite
06 Feb 09
Barrister help!
My ex and are only just beginning what is clearly a long, long road. He is ahead of me - but he was also telling me he was wanting to work things out. Clearly ...
05 Feb 09, by mumtoboys
Latest 05 Feb 09 by Sera
Replies:8
:903
Latest by Sera
05 Feb 09
Absolutely terrified about my first hearing
Hi all

Well, after exchanging Form E's for the 2nd time, I am now having to go to court tomorrow for round one. I think my sol is hoping to use the he ...
21 Sep 08, by cavegirl
Latest 01 Feb 09 by Zara2009
Replies:78
:7636
Latest by Zara2009
01 Feb 09
Advice requested
Hi,

Sorry for the Long Post.

I need some advice here. I am representing myself in this matter and my wife is being represented by a Barrister ...
31 Jan 09, by 2009newbie
Latest 01 Feb 09 by bossyboots
Replies:3
:411
Latest by bossyboots
01 Feb 09
Do I need to make another offer
Hi
Case:
Me 53
Her 31
Marriage 4 year
1 year living together previously
Home paid for by me, met her with £6K left on mortgage (no chil ...
27 Jan 09, by cobblers
Latest 27 Jan 09 by hadenoughnow
Replies:6
:384
Latest by hadenoughnow
27 Jan 09
court turnover time?
hi

does anybody how long it takes between filing for directions and the judge gettig round to reviewing the case (hopefully to set a date for the nisi) ...
16 Dec 08, by franky1972
Latest 27 Jan 09 by D L
Replies:2
:426
Latest by D L
27 Jan 09
Consent Order after Decree Nisi has been granted
My Decree Nisi was declared on 5th September 2008 but as I am still waitng for my CETV from the Teachers' Pension Agency, my solicitor has advised that I cannot ...
24 Jan 09, by mnullens
Latest 24 Jan 09 by Sera
Replies:1
:391
Latest by Sera
24 Jan 09
How long does a decree nisi last for?
If i decide to make a nother go of my marriage - and it doesn't work out, then will my decree nisi still be valid or will i have to go through the long and cost ...
19 Jan 09, by Jazzman
Latest 19 Jan 09 by hawaythelads
Replies:2
:1613
Latest by hawaythelads
19 Jan 09
17 Jan 09, by 2009newbie
Latest 17 Jan 09 by Kalamari
Replies:6
:516
Latest by Kalamari
17 Jan 09
filling in the prayer part of D8 form
Taking the plunge and filing the form on a self rep basis this week. One last remaining question though which I would appreciate some help with. Don't want to ...
12 Jan 09, by fieldy12
Latest 12 Jan 09 by mez
Replies:3
:448
Latest by mez
12 Jan 09
Court
I have not attended court for my divorce and may be issued with a penal notice, wot does this mean? ...
07 Jan 09, by gazza40
Latest 09 Jan 09 by LittleMrMike
Replies:1
:543
Latest by LittleMrMike
09 Jan 09
court practicalities
I have decided to minimise the costs where possible on my divorce and have filled out form D8 and statement of arrangements. when lodging them with the Court, ...
09 Jan 09, by fieldy12
Latest 09 Jan 09 by Young again
Replies:1
:424
Latest by Young again
09 Jan 09
Court Costs advice
My partner has received a Certificate of entitlement to a decree informing her that costs are to be sorted at the hearing for the decree.

Both her and ...
29 Dec 08, by shaunoakley
Replies:0
:434

Decree absolute
In the divorce prceedsings, can only the petitioner apply for the decree absolute? (6 weeks after gdecree nisi has been granted)

...or can the responde ...
10 Jul 08, by colin_sparks
Latest 27 Dec 08 by krokus
Replies:4
:750
Latest by krokus
27 Dec 08
Decree absolute
my case is due to go to court in a couple of months to sort out who should get what. However although the decree nisis was granted last year he made no attempt ...
04 Dec 08, by janeMc
Latest 27 Dec 08 by Ninjas have more fun!
Replies:4
:681
Latest by Ninjas have more fun!
27 Dec 08
what changes for final hearing
Had FDR in Sep, no settlement reached, despite judge saying H's offer was more than generous and he advised W to settle. W still refusing to settle and FH is ...
11 Dec 08, by dingbat
Latest 12 Dec 08 by Young again
Replies:4
:505
Latest by Young again
12 Dec 08
Why will respondent have to pay court costs?
My partner's wife has started divorce proceedings and he has been told by his adviser that she has applied for him to pay court costs.

She is divorcing ...
25 Nov 08, by scotslass
Latest 10 Dec 08 by Sera
Replies:11
:1883
Latest by Sera
10 Dec 08
Form E questions.... a question !
I seem to remember seeing Form E at my solicitors recently and she said there was a shortened version if things are very amicable with stbx. One of the question ...
09 Dec 08, by MrA
Latest 09 Dec 08 by perrypower
Replies:4
:479
Latest by perrypower
09 Dec 08

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