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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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New Divorce Form (D8) A new divorce form will be introduced from August 7th; read about it here: 24 Jul 17, by Forseti Latest 25 Jul 17 by Forseti	Replies:1 :981	Latest by Forseti 25 Jul 17
Form E2 & Spousal Maintenance Variation - Help ! Hi I'm varying my spousal maintenance with my ex-wife, life's moved on for 4 years now and I can't afford the same level of payments, I have new wife a ... 30 Jun 16, by coulsonmark Latest 02 Jul 17 by Limpycat	Replies:4 :1777	Latest by Limpycat 02 Jul 17
Applying for Decree Nisi Hi I am in the process of completing paperwork for the application of Drcree Nisi. I would appreciate advice on the D10 which I need to write an " ... 17 Jun 17, by Soonbesingle Latest 19 Jun 17 by Soonbesingle	Replies:1 :536	Latest by Soonbesingle 19 Jun 17
Respondent in Divorce I have managed to get the Decree NiSi. I applied to the Court for the Decree Absolute. I was advised by various parties that i need not attend the Court Hea ... 13 Jun 17, by happydays247 Latest 15 Jun 17 by happydays247	Replies:2 :570	Latest by happydays247 15 Jun 17
\"Counter-Petition\" in the case of Adultery Helping a friend with divorce. She has no money for solicitor and not eligible for Legal Aid - thought someone might know the answer to this. She is th ... 24 May 17, by McAusland Latest 03 Jun 17 by Carlsberg71 1 2	Replies:7 :1428	Latest by Carlsberg71 03 Jun 17
50/50 SPLIT Family advice is to split everything down the middle and go for Clean Break. Assets: House, savings, 2 State Pensions,1 works pensions,1 army pension, 1 war ... 19 May 17, by shareindex Latest 20 May 17 by shareindex	Replies:6 :873	Latest by shareindex 20 May 17
Decree Nisi Hi I would appreciate some help, please.... I am the petitioner. I have got the paperwork back last week stated stbx is not going to defend t ... 24 Apr 17, by Soonbesingle Latest 25 Apr 17 by Soonbesingle	Replies:2 :883	Latest by Soonbesingle 25 Apr 17
Acceptable timescale to respond to letters Good Morning I have petitioned for divorce as agreed with the ex on a no blame two year seperation with concent. Both agreed to negotiate finances via email ... 08 Apr 17, by Lipstickandlollipops	Replies:0 :579
D8 form - photocopies Please can I be advised.... I have completed a D8 form by hand as an original copy, as 3 copies are needed so I have made 2 photocopies from the origin ... 06 Apr 17, by Soonbesingle Latest 07 Apr 17 by Soonbesingle	Replies:2 :523	Latest by Soonbesingle 07 Apr 17
NEED HELP WITH UNREASONABLE BEHAVIOUR WORDING!! date of seperation 13/11/2015 From June 2015 of the relationship the Petitioner and respondent slept in different beds, the Petitioner slept in the spa ... 27 Mar 17, by mikkip85 Latest 03 Apr 17 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :707	Latest by rubytuesday 03 Apr 17
D8A Form Hi, I am in the process of going through a Divorce and trying to do it without a solicitor. I have just received the acknowledgement to say my ex has s ... 28 Mar 17, by MysteryB Latest 28 Mar 17 by MysteryB	Replies:2 :988	Latest by MysteryB 28 Mar 17
Made an error on divorce forms - Help. I posted off the divorce forms recently but realised later that I made a basic error and forgot to tick one of the boxes at the beginning of the D8 form. Do ... 11 Jan 17, by TheMaid Latest 11 Mar 17 by TheMaid 1 2	Replies:11 :1289	Latest by TheMaid 11 Mar 17
D8 Form - Jurisdiction Hi - can anyone help me with completing this section of the D8 form please? Since separating my ex has lived in Denmark for nearly 2 years and I am sti ... 07 Mar 17, by HB999	Replies:0 :458
clean break order Hi, I am currently starting divorce proceedings DIY style. I have the divorce Petition completed and ready to sent to the courts. I plan to use wikivo ... 06 Feb 17, by Nats0410 Latest 21 Feb 17 by Nats0410	Replies:2 :869	Latest by Nats0410 21 Feb 17
d80d forms filling Hi Question no 6 d80d form I don't know the respondent address where he living because for service I am using his mother address my question is what ... 03 Feb 17, by moony	Replies:0 :600
Wording for unreasonable behaviour Can I write him/them/me, or do I always need to refer to us both as the petitioner/respondent only? Can statements mention the affect to the family? O ... 20 Jan 17, by janeuk Latest 02 Feb 17 by WinterBaby	Replies:2 :555	Latest by WinterBaby 02 Feb 17
Form D80D - two questions I'm unsure about 1. My answer to question 4 is 05/01/15 Should my answer to question 5 be 05/01/15 - as in, we decided the same day she moved out that it was over OR ... 30 Jan 17, by confusedpunter	Replies:0 :508
Grounds for divorce Hi, Does anyone know whether the grounds for divorce have to be the same when applying for the decree Absolute as those used for the decree nisi? < ... 15 Jan 17, by FlexibleFriend Latest 18 Jan 17 by FlexibleFriend	Replies:2 :511	Latest by FlexibleFriend 18 Jan 17
DIY divorce and international element Hi I am the applicant. stbx was a fraud who used me for entry into UK.So,I did the right things and did what I was supposed to do,that's why she is back to ... 08 Jan 17, by ukboy75 Latest 11 Jan 17 by ukboy75	Replies:2 :584	Latest by ukboy75 11 Jan 17
Please Help with form D80A, About signature. Hi I need to fill the form. I got stuck on the 3rd page at the top. There are 2 questions. 1) [ ] I identify the signature appearing in paragra ... 30 Nov 16, by Sam_190	Replies:0 :527
What to do next Hi! Im looking for some advice! I have had divorce papers served by a private server as my stbe didn't acknowledge the original papers. What is the next ... 22 Nov 16, by Shellyoscar	Replies:0 :534
D11 - Deemed service Hi, I''ve been informed by the court that I need to fill in a D11 asking for deemed service but would like some clarification as to what information I ... 23 Jun 15, by jg84 Latest 03 Nov 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :627	Latest by rubytuesday 03 Nov 16
help with d80b please completing d8ob and it wants me to verify repondents signature. i dont have signed d10 as she wouldnt respond. i do have a letter of judge granting deemed servi ... 27 Oct 16, by rabbitstoper	Replies:0 :494
Court costs My stbx is filling for divorce he tells me. I won't be contesting but I am not happy to pay any court costs. I don't know if he will be doing this via ... 11 Sep 16, by Itfc Latest 14 Sep 16 by WinterBaby	Replies:2 :556	Latest by WinterBaby 14 Sep 16
process serving ex hiding? Hi I have two questions about process serving please. I filed for divorce nearly a month ago at the divorce centre, and he had had the Petition over 3 weeks ... 11 Sep 16, by emmak78 Latest 12 Sep 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :594	Latest by rubytuesday 12 Sep 16
Form A - Help with when I can file this Hi, Please can anyone tell me if I can successfully file Form A (requesting financial consent) before the court has received acknowledgement from my di ... 03 Aug 16, by GoingAlone Latest 22 Aug 16 by WinterBaby	Replies:5 :590	Latest by WinterBaby 22 Aug 16
D81 Do I need a solicitor? Hi Please could anyone give me the answer. I have agreed a settlement.His solicitor sent a D81 Statement of Information for a Consent Order) Do I need my own so ... 07 Aug 16, by coward Latest 08 Aug 16 by coward	Replies:2 :778	Latest by coward 08 Aug 16
Form D84 - mark A on the acknowledgment of service On down d84, it has "I identify the signature appearing in paragraph 9(a) of the acknowledgment of service, a copy of which I have attached to this statem ... 19 Jul 16, by mayur33	Replies:0 :557
Applying for decree absolute (D36) I am confused, please help The date on my degree Nisi is 9 June, so it means I can apply on 22 July. I am not sure which date should I put. 06 Jul 16, by beatkaNH Latest 06 Jul 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :801	Latest by rubytuesday 06 Jul 16
Am I at a disadvantage not having a solicitor Hi, I''m in the process of divorce. My ex, despite filing a tax return so low he only has to pay £21.25 per child per week in child support has hired a solicit ... 21 Jun 16, by fayec75 Latest 27 Jun 16 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :577	Latest by hadenoughnow 27 Jun 16
Advice needed please Hi, I (the Petitioner) have contacted the courts this morning regarding my divorce Petition. They have not received an AoS still from the Respondent. 03 Jun 16, by Reah86 Latest 03 Jun 16 by Reah86	Replies:2 :497	Latest by Reah86 03 Jun 16
After Process Serving Hello! I''ve had to use the services of a process server after my wife (separated for over 5 years) hasn''t returned the Acknowledgement of Service. 11 May 16, by Spup Latest 12 May 16 by .Charles	Replies:3 :775	Latest by .Charles 12 May 16
Section 3 jurisdiction Hi I am trying to fill this d8 form but I''m a little stuck What do I tick when I am from and live in England and my soon to be ex wife has moved b ... 02 May 16, by Blakey100 Latest 03 May 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :515	Latest by rubytuesday 03 May 16
Jurisdiction, Part 3 of D8 separation petition I live and work in the UK. I was married in the USA. My ex lives in the USA. I have petitioned for a divorce here in the UK. I am wondering which ch ... 29 Mar 16, by etb Latest 30 Mar 16 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :505	Latest by LittleMrMike 30 Mar 16
D11 Form for Deemed service Hi, I have started divorce processunder unreasonable behaviour (mostly about him being aggressive and drugs addicted).He (told me) has returned he form ackn ... 24 Feb 16, by beatkaNH Latest 17 Mar 16 by beatkaNH	Replies:6 :4579	Latest by beatkaNH 17 Mar 16
Deemed Served After sending D11 for deemed service to the court I have received a short letter from court saying. "Before Deputy Judge X sitting at (court a ... 17 Mar 16, by beatkaNH	Replies:0 :558
Consent order and Decree Absolute Hello, My Nisi was granted on 11.11.2015 I''ve finally managed to get my consent order drafted and ready. Can I now send this in alon ... 18 Feb 16, by Doops83 Latest 13 Mar 16 by Doops83	Replies:3 :801	Latest by Doops83 13 Mar 16
Divorce after 11 years Hi, My marriage took place abroad and we came to England with ... 26 Feb 16, by 0: Latest 29 Feb 16 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :556	Latest by LittleMrMike 29 Feb 16
Answering the questionnaire for 1st hearing I have received the questionnaire from my wife''s solicitor in preparation for the 1st hearing in four days time without any instruction from the solicitor. ... 22 Feb 16, by 44yrmarraige Latest 22 Feb 16 by 44yrmarraige	Replies:2 :570	Latest by 44yrmarraige 22 Feb 16
Help: ETA Decree Nisi confirmation letter! Hello, when my husband asked for a divorce (last September) I said that he can put what he wants on the papers just so long as I don''t have to deal with the wh ... 22 Jan 16, by honeybees Latest 18 Feb 16 by Dvpm	Replies:2 :727	Latest by Dvpm 18 Feb 16

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