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28 Aug 12 #352386 by rubytuesday

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mbird wrote:

Dukey, You are amazing, FACT !!

Agreed!

mbird
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28 Aug 12 #352388 by mbird

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Oops ruby, you to are the bees knees!!

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28 Aug 12 #352394 by mbird

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So, finally, maybe her solicitor may advise her to accept????
I just can''t afford court and actuary reports etc as I owe my solicitor 2 k at the mo, so am in limbo...

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28 Aug 12 #352397 by dukey

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The offer is reasonable.

I would argue.

She can work chose not to in order to obtain legal aid and a more favorable outcome.

She actually earns more than you when working, her income potential may be higher than yours.

You are offering 100% of liquid assets.

You should not leave the marriage empty handed, therefore you should retain what is actually a small pension worth less in real terms than the equity.

After that its down to the judge, just listen to the judge and take it from there.

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28 Aug 12 #352399 by mbird

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Thank you thank you.
Ok won''t offer 70% of pension then

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28 Aug 12 #352408 by MrsMathsisfun

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I wouldnt do anything more until the FDR, as Dukey says listen to what the judge suggests.

At FDR dont panic into agreeing with what her solicitors suggest. You will have time between the FDR and FH to negotiate.

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