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Occupation Orders and 'Unreasonable Behaviour' Hello again. A question about Occupation Orders. In the process of finding out about how my wife and I can divorce each other, my Sol advised me that t ... 21 Apr 08, by fatherofthree Latest 21 Apr 08 by Fiona	Replies:2 :604	Latest by Fiona 21 Apr 08
Cost Order Hi there wonder if anyone can offer me some advice? My husband is divorcing me on grounds of unreasonable behaviour (all lies) which i have not contested due to ... 16 Apr 08, by niknac Latest 20 Apr 08 by Sera	Replies:1 :816	Latest by Sera 20 Apr 08
Filling out D8 petition form Trying to complete initial form without paying for a solicitor, but struggling with Q6. 19 Apr 08, by sybil88	Replies:0 :1102
Final Hearing - what exactly happens? Hi, I wonder if anyone can explain to me what actually happens at a FH? The story so far .... have been separated since Oct 2004, Decree Nisi ... 19 Apr 08, by hadenoughnow Latest 19 Apr 08 by downbutnotout	Replies:1 :976	Latest by downbutnotout 19 Apr 08
consent order Hope someone can help. After many attempts we have finally managed to get a Consent Order drawn up and is ready to be sent to court. My question is how long ... 12 Apr 08, by lorian Latest 17 Apr 08 by lorian	Replies:4 :583	Latest by lorian 17 Apr 08
Respondent Costs after receiving Petition Hi All! My soon to be ex-husband is questioning the Respondent's Costs which he may have to pay after sending the Petition back to the Courts. ... 15 Apr 08, by CrusaderGirl Latest 16 Apr 08 by CrusaderGirl	Replies:2 :620	Latest by CrusaderGirl 16 Apr 08
Urgent advice needed re Getting married again Situation is I have been divorced now for 1 year 2 months. My partner and I are both over 60 and feel time is ticking on to quickly for us. My partner has asked ... 15 Apr 08, by BVG Latest 15 Apr 08 by Ephelia	Replies:4 :570	Latest by Ephelia 15 Apr 08
what happens in court? hi,could someone please tell me when you go to court what happens?what sort of questions need to be asked?will it be a full court room ?who will be in there?i h ... 13 Apr 08, by smoker Latest 14 Apr 08 by smoker 1 2	Replies:8 :1662	Latest by smoker 14 Apr 08
Prep for First Directions Appointment FDA Hi, I've got first directions appointmnet (FDA?) in around a months time and welcome any advice on what to expect/ prep etc. We've voluntarily exchanged for ... 16 Mar 08, by jony Latest 11 Apr 08 by jony	Replies:2 :1865	Latest by jony 11 Apr 08
Minimum period of notice for FH Does anyone know if there is a minimum period of notice the courts have to give you for a FH date. ... 11 Apr 08, by BVG	Replies:0 :394
UPDATE to she wont negociate Well I've been to court - one hell of a ride to say the least Her Solicitor finally got round to saying what she was after.... £75k !!!! This is with ... 03 Apr 08, by Notsealg Latest 09 Apr 08 by Notsealg	Replies:5 :735	Latest by Notsealg 09 Apr 08
Application for Divorce on Grounds of Unreasonable I have applied to serve divorce papers on my husband on grounds of unreasonable behaviour, due to sexual abuse during the marriage. When he receives the papers ... 07 Apr 08, by tinad Latest 08 Apr 08 by tinad	Replies:2 :674	Latest by tinad 08 Apr 08
Consent Order Hello everyone, My xtb and I have decided we are both better off agreeing a deal which satisfies neither of us but ends an otherwise continuous and ter ... 02 Apr 08, by Young again Latest 07 Apr 08 by Vail	Replies:2 :731	Latest by Vail 07 Apr 08
First hearing it is my first hearing today at 11.30 will let you know how i got on. thanks for all the support on wikivorce ... 17 Mar 08, by soulmanuk Latest 06 Apr 08 by Mamacita 1 2	Replies:9 :1605	Latest by Mamacita 06 Apr 08
Trial Bundle Can i take evidence that is not in the trial bundle? ... 05 Apr 08, by delbecks Latest 05 Apr 08 by delbecks	Replies:5 :596	Latest by delbecks 05 Apr 08
Final Hearing Court representatives Can anyone tell me who is allowed to be in the presence of a DJ at a final hearing. I understand that either party will have a barristor and solicitor present a ... 04 Apr 08, by BVG Latest 04 Apr 08 by Louise11	Replies:6 :688	Latest by Louise11 04 Apr 08
Ex Won't come to court , What now ? Hi all my partners ex-wife won't come to court for the financial hearing and has not filled in her from E despite being ordered to by the Judge twice now , at t ... 04 Apr 08, by BELLABABY Latest 04 Apr 08 by Elle	Replies:1 :539	Latest by Elle 04 Apr 08
In court tomorrowand she wont negociate !!!! Sorry about the short notice but I need to talk to someoen or have someone tell me what to expect I was married for 6 months. Prior to the marriage we ... 02 Apr 08, by Notsealg Latest 03 Apr 08 by Ephelia 1 2	Replies:8 :1273	Latest by Ephelia 03 Apr 08
Form E Can anyone tell me if they hav ... 01 Apr 08, by Justabouthadenough Latest 02 Apr 08 by Secret Squirrel 1 2	Replies:7 :1457	Latest by Secret Squirrel 02 Apr 08
varying child maintenance I'd like some advice pls about my partners situation. He's applied himself for variation of a consent order for child maintenance that was made in 1998 for £40 ... 02 Apr 08, by misslise	Replies:0 :426
Standard or Expected Questions for FInal Hearing Hi We are now in preparations for final hearing, all negotiations come to nothing, she still thinks she can get more money than he earns! Has ... 28 Mar 08, by juttabeck Latest 01 Apr 08 by Justabouthadenough	Replies:1 :666	Latest by Justabouthadenough 01 Apr 08
FDR Checklist Has anyone ever seen/drawn up a checklist/aide memoire thingy for the FDR? ie under the various headings eg periodical payments; former matrimonial home; pe ... 30 Mar 08, by maggie	Replies:0 :589
Any Advice Please........ Hi.... I wonder if anyone can give me any advice on the following..... "Dear Sirs, Without Prejudice I would like to put for ... 27 Mar 08, by scottishlady Latest 29 Mar 08 by BVG 1 2	Replies:7 :1555	Latest by BVG 29 Mar 08
Costs and Calderbank letters Hi all, It is my understanding that Calderbank letters were done away with in April 2006. If so could someone explain to me why I have just received one fr ... 26 Mar 08, by Pumpkinhead12 Latest 29 Mar 08 by Pumpkinhead12 1 2	Replies:12 :2097	Latest by Pumpkinhead12 29 Mar 08
ADVICE PLEASE RE GIVING EVIDENCE! Can anyone explain to me why my X wife has chosen to give evidence about her finances etc in court at her partners FH rather than give the evidence as requested ... 29 Mar 08, by BVG	Replies:0 :471
Respondent and Co-Respondent costs? I've got my court papers through recently, and as my new partner is listed as the co-respondent, she's also got a copy. What bothers me is that is says ... 25 Mar 08, by wottaheadache Latest 25 Mar 08 by Ephelia	Replies:1 :877	Latest by Ephelia 25 Mar 08
Need help and advice please HI, My partner's ex wife is in the process of divorcing him for unreasonable behavior(supposedly) He has had to complete a financial statement and they ... 17 Mar 08, by nutter36	Replies:0 :436
perjury on form e ... 13 Mar 08, by ancillarycilla Latest 13 Mar 08 by loobyloo	Replies:3 :654	Latest by loobyloo 13 Mar 08
Checking Full Financial Disclosure Apart from engaging a forensic accountant are there any tried and tested ways of ensuring you've got full disclosure of all income and assets before signing the ... 13 Mar 08, by maggie Latest 13 Mar 08 by Fiona	Replies:1 :770	Latest by Fiona 13 Mar 08
final hearing hello all, my partner and his stbx income and jobs are the same, in fact with working tax credits, maintenance etc she earns more, we have had nothing but hassl ... 11 Mar 08, by loobylu Latest 11 Mar 08 by madaboutcars	Replies:1 :546	Latest by madaboutcars 11 Mar 08
final hearing hello all, my partner and his stbx income and jobs are the same, in fact with working tax credits, maintenance etc she earns more, we have had nothing but hassl ... 11 Mar 08, by loobylu	Replies:0 :378
FDR After £10k on 2 solicitors (now sacked) I still dont have a completed Form E from stbx. I have nothing left to pay with. I have FDR hearing next month I am goi ... 29 Feb 08, by JAYNEY Latest 10 Mar 08 by JAYNEY	Replies:4 :665	Latest by JAYNEY 10 Mar 08
Final Hearing Hi everyone! This is my first post - unfortunately only discovered this site recently - really wish we had known about it before - it is amazing and wo ... 03 Mar 08, by loobylu Latest 10 Mar 08 by longjohn 1 2	Replies:11 :1494	Latest by longjohn 10 Mar 08
Help! - Ukranian, English, and Scottish divorce Hello, My name is Zayka. I live in the Ukraine and have started divorce proceedings against my husband who is living in Scotland. I have filed a petition th ... 04 Feb 08, by zayka Latest 10 Mar 08 by zayka 1 2	Replies:12 :1541	Latest by zayka 10 Mar 08
How many times???? Has anyone else been in the situation where, the respondent just stops.. everything.... not responding to letters not directing their solicitors? The respon ... 09 Mar 08, by sicofit Latest 09 Mar 08 by Elizabeth	Replies:1 :558	Latest by Elizabeth 09 Mar 08
What do I do next? Hi guys need a bit of advice as I`m hoping to do most of the legal stuff myself except the drafting of the consent order. Been to court today ... 31 Jan 08, by suzy_sue46 Latest 09 Mar 08 by suzy_sue46	Replies:4 :845	Latest by suzy_sue46 09 Mar 08
Statement Of Issues? Hi.... I have an appointment with my sol tomorrow.... I think we have to put together a statement of issues.... I have received my STBX's state ... 04 Mar 08, by scottishlady Latest 08 Mar 08 by loobyloo	Replies:6 :971	Latest by loobyloo 08 Mar 08
waiting for Form E ... what a nuisance... I'm already waiting for stbx's form E since 23 days. Deadline was 7 Feb 08. No reply from his sol so far... What would be the average del ... 01 Mar 08, by Newbie Latest 02 Mar 08 by Newbie	Replies:4 :631	Latest by Newbie 02 Mar 08
Proposed changes to Ancillary Relief Process Will this be enough of an improvement? 27 Feb 08, by maggie Latest 28 Feb 08 by maggie	Replies:2 :614	Latest by maggie 28 Feb 08
Court Bundle Morning All The saga continues. My partner has now received his court bundle from his stbx's sol. The trouble is on reading through it we have a diff ... 27 Feb 08, by fileygirl Latest 27 Feb 08 by attilladahun	Replies:1 :491	Latest by attilladahun 27 Feb 08

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