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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?
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What am I entitled to? - Short Marriage
28 Sep 07 #4085 by RLawson
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Thanks so much for all your replies. I forgot to mention that I am now living in rented accomodation and having to pay rent, childcare costs on my own. I will let you know how things go. Good luck to everyone else 
28 Sep 07 #4086 by RLawson
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Hi,
The kids lived with me whilst we were married. I am now living in rented accomodation, and having to pay full rent, and childcare costs etc. He says that the children do not come into it, but my solicitor said that they were deemed as children of the family and that their welfare will be considered. Not sure if i will get spousal maintenance,as I did not give up my job when we were together. I just want a final settlement, my ex obviously thinks I am entitled to something otherwise he would not have offered me £10k. He bullied me into accepting this offer with threats of me losing my children and my job. I spoke to my solicitor who advised that I should decline the offer because of the tactics he used. I am about to swear on my form E, will be interesting to see what my ex's looks like compared to mine! Thanks for your reply to my question
The kids lived with me whilst we were married. I am now living in rented accomodation, and having to pay full rent, and childcare costs etc. He says that the children do not come into it, but my solicitor said that they were deemed as children of the family and that their welfare will be considered. Not sure if i will get spousal maintenance,as I did not give up my job when we were together. I just want a final settlement, my ex obviously thinks I am entitled to something otherwise he would not have offered me £10k. He bullied me into accepting this offer with threats of me losing my children and my job. I spoke to my solicitor who advised that I should decline the offer because of the tactics he used. I am about to swear on my form E, will be interesting to see what my ex's looks like compared to mine! Thanks for your reply to my question
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