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Discussion on DIY divorce services as an alternative to using a solicitor. How much does it cost? How long does it take? What if we can't agree?

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help - part 3 jurisdiction filling this in what words do i use? i used to live in england, now moved to scotland, ex still lives in england, and can i use an english court? ... 10 Dec 13, by Tony48	Replies:0 :508
Husband and his solicitor not responding Stbx served by processor 2 weeks ago letter from his solicitor followed they have not responded to Petition court day to file for judge to pass without his sign ... 29 Oct 13, by driven40 Latest 30 Oct 13 by driven40	Replies:2 :493	Latest by driven40 30 Oct 13
Partner has not responded to petition for divorce Hello I have applied for a dissolution of my civil partnership on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour (I was assaulted many times and my partner was ... 09 Oct 13, by girluk Latest 09 Oct 13 by girluk	Replies:6 :749	Latest by girluk 09 Oct 13
what happens now? I have paid for online divorce, do I receive email or letter, haven''t had anything yet? ... 08 Oct 13, by lovingdogs Latest 08 Oct 13 by rubytuesday	Replies:5 :484	Latest by rubytuesday 08 Oct 13
Consent Order & D81 advice Hi, My STBX and I have amicably agreed how we wish to separate our finances and don''t want to have this cost us a fortune in solicitors fees. Already ... 01 Oct 13, by 28102012 Latest 01 Oct 13 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :735	Latest by LittleMrMike 01 Oct 13
Decree Nisi Im trying to progress a DIY divorce, my ex is dragging her feet on a few issues though we have agreed on most things. I would like to obtain a decree Nisi so i ... 29 Sep 13, by ian54 Latest 29 Sep 13 by ian54 1 2	Replies:9 :1354	Latest by ian54 29 Sep 13
unreasonable behaviour Hi i wondered if you could take a look at my UB reasons? I am trying to keep them "soft" so not to ruffle his feathers as i am doing ... 26 Sep 13, by driven40 Latest 28 Sep 13 by driven40 1 2	Replies:11 :1118	Latest by driven40 28 Sep 13
Marital asset Hi I am I correct in thinking that anything over £500 is classed as a marital asset? If so does this mean the £2000 yes two thousand pound road bike he has ... 28 Sep 13, by driven40 Latest 28 Sep 13 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :648	Latest by hadenoughnow 28 Sep 13
Form D8 section 4 Hi after having a meeting with a solicitor yesterday and her dropping the fact that it would cost me in the region of £25000 to get my husband out of my life I ... 26 Sep 13, by driven40 Latest 28 Sep 13 by sim5355	Replies:5 :475	Latest by sim5355 28 Sep 13
Petitioners address for service Hi if I am going to use a service to serve my STBX with the papers do I use this companies address or the home address of the STBX? thanks ... 26 Sep 13, by driven40 Latest 26 Sep 13 by driven40	Replies:2 :558	Latest by driven40 26 Sep 13
What are the initial steps for filing divorce? As one of my friends wants to file a divorce case, Can anyone please tell me what are the initial steps for filing divorce? ... 04 Sep 13, by jessicarobin Latest 04 Sep 13 by WhiteRose	Replies:1 :519	Latest by WhiteRose 04 Sep 13
Unreasonable behaviour - thoughts please :) This is what I have come up with - trying to be gentle enough not to cause an upset with the ex yet include enough to get me a divorce!! Can you let me know wha ... 18 Aug 13, by Ollymummy Latest 19 Aug 13 by Ollymummy	Replies:2 :409	Latest by Ollymummy 19 Aug 13
Statement of Case for Adultery I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on writing a statment of case for adultery. My ex husband left me for someone else after 8 months of ... 16 Aug 13, by CR1980 Latest 19 Aug 13 by CR1980	Replies:5 :1602	Latest by CR1980 19 Aug 13
Post Court Baliff Hi guys - haven''t been on here for a while but I am no further forward with my divorce...thinking of stepping in with a solicitor of some sort but I really don ... 31 Jul 13, by lulubabes81 Latest 13 Aug 13 by lulubabes81	Replies:2 :451	Latest by lulubabes81 13 Aug 13
Help unreasonable Behaviour wording HI we are new to this site and just need a little help. My partner is filing for divorce on 2yrs separation but she wont sign, so We are in the process of amen ... 04 Aug 13, by claire2301 Latest 08 Aug 13 by claire2301 1 2	Replies:8 :4341	Latest by claire2301 08 Aug 13
Unreasonable Behaviour - feedback on grounds? Hi, I had posted this in my previous thread but as the subject probably isn''t right trying it here. I have drafted the following unreasonable behaviou ... 02 Aug 13, by han123 Latest 06 Aug 13 by han123 1 2	Replies:9 :1229	Latest by han123 06 Aug 13
Borrowing from family I''m borrowing money from a family member to pay off my ex. The agreement is that they then ''own'' X% of the house, to be paid back when it''s sold, no deadlin ... 05 Aug 13, by alberta Latest 05 Aug 13 by Gillian48	Replies:1 :619	Latest by Gillian48 05 Aug 13
form E Hi I have had to give up my solicitor as my legal aid has finished and I cannot afford to go to court and pay the fees. So that leaves me with filling in th ... 01 Aug 13, by Roselady Latest 02 Aug 13 by TBagpuss	Replies:1 :592	Latest by TBagpuss 02 Aug 13
Part 3: Jurisdiction Very simply - both my ex-partner and I are born and bred in England, and live here in separate homes. Neither of us live in another country or spend time there ... 12 Jul 13, by mrpike Latest 12 Jul 13 by dukey	Replies:4 :536	Latest by dukey 12 Jul 13
2 year separation or unreasonable behaviour?? Hi, I have drafted my Petition on unreasonable behaviour grounds and thought I had been quite light touch about it. However, I have shown it to my ex a ... 09 Jul 13, by Ctin Latest 10 Jul 13 by Lostboy67	Replies:4 :434	Latest by Lostboy67 10 Jul 13
I wasn''t planning on DIY Hi, I am the respondent in a divorce. I had a solicitor acting for me but we''ve parted company, so I''ll be acting in person from now on. I w ... 20 Jun 13, by orval Latest 20 Jun 13 by orval	Replies:2 :393	Latest by orval 20 Jun 13
statement of case fine? canot type more text in that field,will that be suffienct,any error please correct me 1)The respondent shows no affection towards the Petitioner and has had ... 19 Jun 13, by ashtonboy Latest 19 Jun 13 by Gillian48	Replies:3 :407	Latest by Gillian48 19 Jun 13
Married in England, Divorce in Scotland? Hi there. My partner got married in England but hasn''t lived with her husband for over two years. She has wanted to divorce him for all this time but he ha ... 16 Jun 13, by Zero Gravitas Latest 17 Jun 13 by Zero Gravitas	Replies:5 :1023	Latest by Zero Gravitas 17 Jun 13
Divorce without one party having a solictor? My wife an i are proceeding with divorce. I have not selected a divorce solicitor yet but i have one in mind. My wife said that she does not have the ... 17 Jun 13, by tk1 Latest 17 Jun 13 by JN48	Replies:2 :518	Latest by JN48 17 Jun 13
To include in a separation agreement My stbx and I have come to an agreement. I’m not 100% happy but it gets us moving forward and putting the FH on the market. I am aware that a separat ... 22 May 13, by halflifedecay Latest 13 Jun 13 by halflifedecay 1 2	Replies:8 :961	Latest by halflifedecay 13 Jun 13
2 years separation with agreement My stbx and I agreed to use 2 years separation as the reason for divorce and we have just reached that landmark. Should I ask my stbx to write a letter stat ... 10 Jun 13, by happydaysnow Latest 10 Jun 13 by happydaysnow	Replies:2 :349	Latest by happydaysnow 10 Jun 13
Getting started with my divorce My ex and I separated in May 2012 and I left the marital home. Originally we were going to wait the two years but after a year of separation I''m ready ... 22 May 13, by Char2609 Latest 03 Jun 13 by Char2609 1 2 3	Replies:17 :1156	Latest by Char2609 03 Jun 13
Help completing D8 Form Part 3 - Jurisdiction Hello! I would be very grateful for some help completing Part 3 of the D8 form and can''t seem to get an answer anywhere else. My question is this: M ... 27 May 13, by Peterson	Replies:0 :380
Whats the best online divorce company? Has anybody got any recommendations for online diy divorce companies? Its a straightforward uncomplicated divorce so how long would it atke to all go through? 18 May 13, by TripleMummy1 Latest 18 May 13 by NoWhereToTurnl	Replies:1 :520	Latest by NoWhereToTurnl 18 May 13
Absolute - do we get reminded? Respondent in divorce proceedings, Nisi was granted in January, no sign of my Ex having put in for the Absolute. Calendar-wise, I''ve worked out that I ... 18 May 13, by SilverFir Latest 18 May 13 by SilverFir	Replies:4 :760	Latest by SilverFir 18 May 13
Statement of information Hiya, My husband has petitioned for divorce and I have responded. Have just received an email from his solicitor asking if I am completing a s ... 18 May 13, by bert1e1 Latest 18 May 13 by bert1e1	Replies:2 :439	Latest by bert1e1 18 May 13
Advice please Hi I have just printed off the Statement of information for a consent order to fill in ready for the consent order(obviously) Can i apply for my divorce at the ... 07 May 13, by nicwin Latest 07 May 13 by nicwin	Replies:3 :425	Latest by nicwin 07 May 13
Phrasing Statement of Case Hoping to sort the divorce myself going direct to the court and was unsure as to how much I would need to go into depth with unreasonable behaviour? I have draf ... 01 May 13, by jb9827 Latest 01 May 13 by WhiteRose	Replies:3 :497	Latest by WhiteRose 01 May 13
Completing a D80B Hopefully someone can help me! I am currently completing a D80B. I only received the D10 from the Respondant but should I have receieved anything else? I fi ... 29 Apr 13, by loobylou83	Replies:0 :447
D8 question I wonder if any of the lawyers on this site would be kind enough to cast an eye over my Part 6 UB box of my D8 form please? I just want to check it''s strong en ... 28 Apr 13, by riseandshine Latest 29 Apr 13 by dukey	Replies:1 :497	Latest by dukey 29 Apr 13
D81 after the divorce We''ve already divorced and the divorce was not in the UK(in a country where we''ve got married), but we are the UK residents(not citizens) In order to reso ... 28 Apr 13, by Murka Latest 28 Apr 13 by NoWhereToTurnl	Replies:1 :502	Latest by NoWhereToTurnl 28 Apr 13
advice please H and i have Managed to agree money and the split of the house etc between us so i need advice on where do i go from here. Would like to get everything in writ ... 26 Apr 13, by nicwin Latest 26 Apr 13 by nicwin	Replies:2 :389	Latest by nicwin 26 Apr 13
transfer deed my partner is in the final stages of divorce from his wife and has been asked for a transfer deed. since the house is in his name solely not his wife''s, even t ... 16 Apr 13, by misspink Latest 16 Apr 13 by dukey	Replies:2 :642	Latest by dukey 16 Apr 13
Free Guide to Self Repping by Bar Council Hi all, I have not seen this posted any where, sorry if its a duplicate but listening to the 06.30 news there were discussions about the changes in Leg ... 06 Apr 13, by NoWhereToTurnl Latest 06 Apr 13 by perin123	Replies:2 :481	Latest by perin123 06 Apr 13
I''ve been counterpetitioned Hi All, first time post for me as I need some advice quickly. I left my STBX after 14 years of domestic violence and abuse. I petitioned for divorce myself as I ... 27 Mar 13, by Sucee Latest 27 Mar 13 by dukey	Replies:3 :696	Latest by dukey 27 Mar 13

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