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Can you postpone/change order date deadlines? Hi I hope someone can please help? We had an FDA a few weeks ago and certain orders have been made to be completed before the fdr. (I am awaiting a ... 16 Jul 18, by Minnie75 Latest 17 Jul 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :618	Latest by hadenoughnow 17 Jul 18
Order to file today but don’t know what to do? I hope someone may be able to help? I’m rather at a loss as to what to do. I am the respondent in ancillary relief. We had the FDA hearing a ... 11 Jul 18, by Minnie75	Replies:0 :555
Seeking assistance with completing a D81 form I wonder if anyone can help with a simple/stupid question regarding the D81 form, please? I have been sent one of thes by my wife's solicitor (I don't have one) ... 03 Jul 18, by MarcusLondon	Replies:0 :651
Final Hearing in 4 weeks - want to give up. Hello all, I am feeling sick as the FH is fast approaching. Thought we nearly sorted things at the FDR (we were only £30k apart) but stbx suddenly dro ... 10 May 18, by Hatton1 Latest 03 Jul 18 by Hatton1 1 2 3 4	Replies:25 :2564	Latest by Hatton1 03 Jul 18
Position statements - 1/3rd person? And compliance Hi All, quick bit of advice, please! I am writing a position statement for a FHDRA. Is it best to put this in 1st person ("I did this/that") or third ... 20 Jun 18, by s59 Latest 21 Jun 18 by .Sylvia	Replies:1 :1384	Latest by .Sylvia 21 Jun 18
Application to the court for financial remedy Husband has made the above through his solicitor. I am trying to diy it. Can anyone advise me re the costs of this and what to expect. Thank you. ... 20 Jun 18, by j1942 Latest 20 Jun 18 by .Charles	Replies:1 :525	Latest by .Charles 20 Jun 18
Decree Absolute I have applied to the court to stop the Decree Absolute going through as he will not discuss either his pension share or house share. I have a hearing at court ... 06 May 18, by Alicesprings1922 Latest 24 May 18 by Alicesprings1922	Replies:2 :465	Latest by Alicesprings1922 24 May 18
waiting for nisi date doncaster hi, our application for nisi has just been submitted to doncaster court i am wanting to know if anyone can advise how long they took to process and give a d ... 22 May 18, by ianhu Latest 22 May 18 by Under60	Replies:1 :542	Latest by Under60 22 May 18
History of Service - how far back??? I'm due in court in two days and I've been asked by by ExH's solicitor to provide a "history of service" of all my previous employment. I'm j ... 15 May 18, by Melenk Latest 16 May 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :495	Latest by hadenoughnow 16 May 18
Sect 25 statement Conduct Question Section 25 statement should not contain argument or other rhetoric. What does this mean in self repping terms? Thanks in advance. ... 13 May 18, by Switzer Latest 15 May 18 by dukey	Replies:1 :478	Latest by dukey 15 May 18
How likely is my FDA turn into an FDR? I have a FDA next week. Both my ExH and I have agreed on Form G that we can proceed to FDR. There are a few issue o/s on questionnaire but I don't think they ar ... 10 May 18, by Melenk Latest 14 May 18 by Melenk	Replies:2 :920	Latest by Melenk 14 May 18
FDR self representation - need lots of help! My solicitor has requested a large lump sum today to cover my FDR next week. I don't know why but this has landed me right in it and they refuse to do instalme ... 02 May 18, by hello2018	Replies:0 :574
Form D180 - need help with some questions I am preparing form D180 which I need as the marriage was taken in another EU country (which I am national of), but divorce took place in UK. What do I ... 13 Apr 18, by fanta00	Replies:0 :635
I’m the Respondent to 5 lies HELP My violent ex has conjured up 5 alleged reasons to send a divorce petition. I have 5 days to complete the Form and return it. I am going to say No to Q1c (do yo ... 09 Apr 18, by TeeBeeCee	Replies:0 :577
court date in june just filled out my finances form, I presume hes doing his. we have something else to do by may then june is our first court hearing. It says it only lasts 20 mi ... 05 Apr 18, by seekinghelp37 Latest 05 Apr 18 by Under60	Replies:1 :459	Latest by Under60 05 Apr 18
Filling in the Consent Order Form Hi, I have a quick question regarding my income which I have to declare on the consent order form. I'm currently receiving child tax credits which ... 05 Apr 18, by Markfield Latest 05 Apr 18 by Markfield	Replies:2 :437	Latest by Markfield 05 Apr 18
Final hearing who pays costs Hi the f d r process failed as I do not believe what is owed Final hearing is June If he other party wins do I have to pay their legal fees ... 10 Mar 18, by dollymixture100 Latest 11 Mar 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :849	Latest by hadenoughnow 11 Mar 18
Do I need to prepare Court Bundle for FDA? Hi, Due at FDA on Thursday. What should I take with me? Do I need to prepare a Court Bundle and if so what should be in it? Everything? I'm LIP, di ... 26 Feb 18, by brighid Latest 01 Mar 18 by brighid	Replies:2 :969	Latest by brighid 01 Mar 18
Preparing for divorce To cut a long story ahort- been separated almost two years - planning divorce- husband says he will refuse divorce as its in his interest to make my life diffic ... 23 Feb 18, by Manirv Latest 23 Feb 18 by Luna Shadow	Replies:1 :449	Latest by Luna Shadow 23 Feb 18
EXAMPLE OF SECTION 25 STATEMENT I'm preparing my S25 Statement which is due for exchange with my STBX solicitors in 10 days. There was no order for me to file to court which is strange? But ... 22 Feb 18, by Lizzyhotpot Latest 23 Feb 18 by Lizzyhotpot	Replies:2 :6439	Latest by Lizzyhotpot 23 Feb 18
which court to you apply to - Urgent if your paper application for appeal to the court of appeal is rejected where can you file an application for the order to be reconsidered?? is it high cour ... 11 Feb 18, by lucidharma	Replies:0 :466
Mesher order vs selling FMH I know no one can tell me exactly what to do but I am in such a state I would really appreciate any advice. We have the FDR next Wednesday and I have no idea wh ... 31 Jan 18, by Hatton1 Latest 31 Jan 18 by Deborah66 1 2	Replies:7 :3019	Latest by Deborah66 31 Jan 18
Final Hearing Documentation Hi, I am in court at the end of this month for the Final Hearing in Financial Settlement. I am self-representing, my ex has a solicitor. < ... 07 Jan 18, by Andymn67 Latest 07 Jan 18 by Under60	Replies:1 :552	Latest by Under60 07 Jan 18
Form E, I don't know when I plan to co-habit? Sorry more questions!! I'm filling out my Form E, and it asks if I'm planning to co-habit in the next 6 months. And I don't know?? I have a partner ... 04 Jan 18, by MummyOfBoys Latest 05 Jan 18 by Jo1234	Replies:4 :505	Latest by Jo1234 05 Jan 18
Ex refuses to discuss exchange dates? Good Morning, I have filed for a Financial Settlement, I have the Notice of First Appointment and when the different forms have to be filed. Howeve ... 04 Jan 18, by MummyOfBoys Latest 04 Jan 18 by MummyOfBoys	Replies:4 :856	Latest by MummyOfBoys 04 Jan 18
redaction and reply to questionnaire Hi I have replied to my husband's questionnaire following Form E. The question I was replying to was "would I admit that I never made any payments ... 27 Dec 17, by lawnmower Latest 28 Dec 17 by lawnmower	Replies:6 :1635	Latest by lawnmower 28 Dec 17
How to prove I am shortly to go to court for 2nd appointment FDR. The ex Form E paints a poor picture of actual worth. I have dug up proof of things not mentioned, C ... 30 Nov 17, by Under60 Latest 01 Dec 17 by Under60	Replies:2 :477	Latest by Under60 01 Dec 17
Final Hearing next Tuesday Well everything is filed with court for Final Hearing next Tuesday 7th November. Let's hope I get a judge who doesnt think I should be homeless while e ... 03 Nov 17, by julie321 Latest 08 Nov 17 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:12 :1286	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Nov 17
HELP! Facing Costs Order Hi. Long story and I would hope that people don't presume to judge my situation but here is the back story to my present situation as it may be relevant. 05 Nov 17, by Richardb63 Latest 06 Nov 17 by .Charles	Replies:2 :793	Latest by .Charles 06 Nov 17
Submitting further papers My barrister wants to add more papers to the bundle for Final Hearing on 7th November. It is only tidying up I have done on her advice. Will it be allow ... 30 Oct 17, by julie321 Latest 06 Nov 17 by Deborah66	Replies:1 :521	Latest by Deborah66 06 Nov 17
Consent order and Decree Absolute Hi everyone. I am here again to run my next question past you. Do hope you can help. I am almost at the stage that the consent order will be ready to s ... 02 Nov 17, by Mattey Latest 03 Nov 17 by Annie2326	Replies:1 :466	Latest by Annie2326 03 Nov 17
Preparation for D50k enforcement hearing Hello all. I divorced over a year ago and my ex husband and I agreed settlement between ourselves and had a consent order drawn up and sealed. He has defaulted ... 27 Oct 17, by Hondadriver Latest 29 Oct 17 by larryg	Replies:1 :852	Latest by larryg 29 Oct 17
D50K court hearing. I divorced over a year ago and my ex and I agreed settlement between ourselves and had a consent order drafted and sealed. He has subsequently defaulted on capi ... 27 Oct 17, by Hondadriver	Replies:0 :623
Breach of Finance Order - fixed costs Hi My ex husband has not paid my legal costs. This was listed as a cost of £10,000 on the signed Financial Order. How do I enforce this? ... 20 Oct 17, by Coffeegal	Replies:0 :438
Need for essential documentation for Final hearing Friends, I am so grateful for the help so far received, I do have another concern: my sol wants to chase up the Ex for updating his documents, such as m ... 16 Oct 17, by Namratha Latest 18 Oct 17 by Namratha	Replies:2 :486	Latest by Namratha 18 Oct 17
mediation not worked now court I need some advice regarding court now that mediation has failed. I would like to know what I can expect to happen as I am now in a corner.My stbx will not ... 18 May 15, by treaclepie Latest 15 Oct 17 by Miha 1 2	Replies:9 :1091	Latest by Miha 15 Oct 17
?Forged MIAM exemption? I have received a notice that my ex has applied for a Child Arrangements Order. Included in this is his MIAM exemption. He has ticked that he has attended a MIA ... 13 Oct 17, by MeriMoo	Replies:0 :620
FH Next Week: Provide Updating Disclosure & Offers Order from FDR says "The applicant and respondent shall provide comprehensive updating disclosure...." Silly question - would this be to his ... 30 Jul 17, by CaptainM Latest 11 Oct 17 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:8 :1248	Latest by .Charles 11 Oct 17
FA and questions to ask After the hilarious Form E, I now have received stbx's list of comedy questions before the First Appointment next week. My solicitor is away and I don' ... 20 Sep 17, by Hatton1 Latest 24 Sep 17 by Hatton1 1 2	Replies:8 :1074	Latest by Hatton1 24 Sep 17
Amended Petition Hi I submitted a divorce petition on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour. It was returned as the information provided in Part 6 (statement of case) did no ... 18 Sep 17, by daveinsurrey Latest 19 Sep 17 by daveinsurrey	Replies:2 :729	Latest by daveinsurrey 19 Sep 17

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