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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.

What steps can we take to reach a fair agreement?

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

What is a Consent Order and why do we need one?

A Consent Order is a legally binding document that finalises a divorcing couple's agreement on property, pensions and other assets.

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brita44
Junior Member

06 Sep 12 #354149 by brita44

Reply from brita44

Thank you dukey and TBagpuss for your words.
The truth is that I submitted cross Petition however the judge (at residence order proceedings) said that why me paying costs and I have acknowledged the divorce petition.

My ex threatens me that he will tell my employer what a horrible person I am and even said that he will advise our daughter''s nursery

I am really worried that he will also use this against me during final hearing in child proceeding (althought it is said that two cases are separate) but still...

Yes and I have been issued to pay 50% of petition fee

Thank you for your replies...

dukey
Moderator

06 Sep 12 #354154 by dukey

Reply from dukey

To be clear he cannot make known what was written in the divorce application, it is a privileged application, if he does he will be subject to prosecution.

brita44
Junior Member

06 Sep 12 #354156 by brita44

Reply from brita44

That helps :-)thank you

I would like to object paying 50% of fees - can I do it? if yes - what can be a good reason

Thank you

.Charles
Platinum Member

06 Sep 12 #354193 by .Charles

Reply from .Charles

Financial hardship is your best bet, assuming that it applies.

To be completely honest, you were lucky not to get saddled with 100% of the costs never mind 50%. The value of that 50% has to be determined which may by done at the upcoming hearing.

Charles

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