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DIY Divorce 832 topics

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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statement of arrangement of children Hello, i am new to this community and i really find the discussions very interesting.I just have concerns if anybody have experienced the same as I have now,her ... 08 May 08, by tent Latest 08 May 08 by tent	Replies:2 :757	Latest by tent 08 May 08
Unreasonable behaviour Hi, i am new to this forum, but need some support. I have been married to my husband for 10 years and we have been in a relationship for 16 years. We ... 06 May 08, by NewBeginning Latest 06 May 08 by mike62	Replies:5 :996	Latest by mike62 06 May 08
Help - citing adultery! I am hoping someone knowledgeable will be able to help me here!!! I am completing form D8 for my diy divorce which is due to my stbx's adultery which h ... 28 Apr 08, by DangerGirl Latest 30 Apr 08 by CrusaderGirl	Replies:6 :879	Latest by CrusaderGirl 30 Apr 08
seperation agreement Hi Myx2b has suggested we try to draw up a seperation agreement ourselves as we are still living under the same roof but want to start sorting things o ... 28 Apr 08, by shazza Latest 28 Apr 08 by trouty	Replies:5 :1446	Latest by trouty 28 Apr 08
Cross-Petitioning Hi All, My husband has cross petitioned me and so I have asked for my petition to be withdrawn as I will agree to his petition and now the judge wants ... 28 Apr 08, by angel123	Replies:0 :467
What if the baliffs can't serve the papers? I have been trying to get divorced since November last year but my husband did not respond to the divorce papers, nor is he responding to my solicitor. ... 24 Apr 08, by Jay_UK Latest 25 Apr 08 by Jay_UK	Replies:6 :1151	Latest by Jay_UK 25 Apr 08
How does this sound - take 2? The respondent has behaved in such a way that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with the respondent Not taking on consistent financi ... 21 Apr 08, by siriusB Latest 21 Apr 08 by Ephelia	Replies:4 :629	Latest by Ephelia 21 Apr 08
How do these reasons sound - Not taking on consistent financial responsibility, refusing to get job during winter months and only working part-time during summer months. Not assist ... 21 Apr 08, by siriusB Latest 21 Apr 08 by siriusB	Replies:3 :1082	Latest by siriusB 21 Apr 08
Grounds for divorce - refusal to have sex Hi About a year ago we had some relate sessions at my wife's request after she told me that she wanted us to separate. Following that she decided to continu ... 17 Apr 08, by Chris20 Latest 20 Apr 08 by Fiona	Replies:5 :2849	Latest by Fiona 20 Apr 08
Consent Order - How do I submit to the Court? Hi, I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I've read through alot of threads on the topic and am still a little confused.... 01 Mar 08, by Frenchconnection Latest 18 Apr 08 by onandup	Replies:2 :1656	Latest by onandup 18 Apr 08
DIY Divorce My husband and I tick all the boxes needed to go ahead with a DIY divorce. I have downloaded all the necessary forms and thought all was good until I got to the ... 17 Apr 08, by mulligrumph Latest 18 Apr 08 by mulligrumph	Replies:4 :930	Latest by mulligrumph 18 Apr 08
What happens if he doesnt return the forms? After ringing a solicitor today I found out I will not get legal aid, and it will cost me £165.00 hour to see a solicitor. So I went to the court to pick up t ... 14 Apr 08, by spyder Latest 16 Apr 08 by Fiona	Replies:3 :937	Latest by Fiona 16 Apr 08
Filling in forms & question about extra maintenanc Quick question because I'm desperate for some help filling all of these forms in: In the "prayer" part of the actual divorce papers, there is ... 06 Apr 08, by bexsmum Latest 11 Apr 08 by bexsmum	Replies:2 :718	Latest by bexsmum 11 Apr 08
Financial arrangements My husband has requested we split up. I have agreed. We married 3 years ago and I brought two houses into the marraige and bought the matrimonial home in m ... 20 Mar 08, by klb Latest 22 Mar 08 by Fiona	Replies:4 :882	Latest by Fiona 22 Mar 08
can I put the house up for sale? I'm the petitioner and have got to the point of the petition now going before the judge to see if Decree Nisi is to be approved. In the meanwhile can the house ... 16 Mar 08, by ciaobella Latest 16 Mar 08 by attilladahun	Replies:2 :791	Latest by attilladahun 16 Mar 08
Are there any bad sides to going DIY?? My husband and i are divorcing on 2 years agreed seperation. I have already bought him out of the family home, and we have no debts. He has a good pension but a ... 24 Jan 08, by tarot Latest 08 Mar 08 by momof3 1 2	Replies:8 :1883	Latest by momof3 08 Mar 08
McKenzie Friend Does any one know who is able and willing to help me as McKenzie friend. solicitor, barrister, others?? against reasonable remuneration. ... 05 Mar 08, by netscape Latest 05 Mar 08 by dukey	Replies:2 :668	Latest by dukey 05 Mar 08
How long Hi Group, If my wife wants to be difficult how long could she drag out the process of getting divorced? What could she do that would make the process ... 05 Mar 08, by balaclava Latest 05 Mar 08 by sunshine100	Replies:1 :605	Latest by sunshine100 05 Mar 08
Where To Start Hi to all. I have been on this site a wee while, but have now decided to start divorce proceedings. I separated from my husband last April, although we ... 01 Mar 08, by Jerseylass Latest 03 Mar 08 by DownButNotOut	Replies:1 :779	Latest by DownButNotOut 03 Mar 08
Petitioning from Overseas My wife and I are both UK domiciled, but moved to USA in July 2007. She now wants a divorce but I can't seem to find an answer to what the quickes most cost-eff ... 02 Mar 08, by filrogers Latest 03 Mar 08 by mike62	Replies:1 :639	Latest by mike62 03 Mar 08
no acknowledgement from respondent my husband has not acknowledged the service. I know I have to now apply to the courts as if it has been acknowledged and pay a fee of £40.00. I presume that th ... 01 Mar 08, by ciaobella Latest 02 Mar 08 by ciaobella	Replies:3 :643	Latest by ciaobella 02 Mar 08
ANNULMENT OR DIVORCE??? Hi, I am from the UK. I DESERTED the matrimonial home 2 years ago today. I was married in August 2004 in the UK. I wish to either have my marriage annulled or ... 25 Feb 08, by TeddyHyslop Latest 29 Feb 08 by TeddyHyslop	Replies:3 :1391	Latest by TeddyHyslop 29 Feb 08
Divorce Dismissal How do i go about dismissing a divorce or nullity petition which was filed in less than a year. ... 22 Feb 08, by omosola Latest 26 Feb 08 by mkeen61267	Replies:3 :982	Latest by mkeen61267 26 Feb 08
How do you do a DIY Divorce? How does one go about a DIY Divorce? Does this mean a solicitor is not required and you can apply for the correct forms direct from the Court? Is this a good ... 12 Feb 08, by Ladybird22 Latest 20 Feb 08 by Vail 1 2 3 4	Replies:27 :3787	Latest by Vail 20 Feb 08
Ancilary relief Hi, I am the respondent in my divorce and I am doing it without a lawyer after some really good advice on this site. One thing I am worried ab ... 13 Feb 08, by ipkiss Latest 13 Feb 08 by dukey	Replies:1 :772	Latest by dukey 13 Feb 08
Adultery Hi all I would like to put down adultery as a reason for divorcing my husband, but was wondering about any time factors involved. I know you can only file ... 11 Feb 08, by fio Latest 12 Feb 08 by fio 1 2	Replies:8 :2531	Latest by fio 12 Feb 08
thinking of divorce hi i was wondering if you could help me i am thinking of divorce as my partrner and i are no longer happy together we have been married for 5 years we got marri ... 10 Feb 08, by laurak Latest 10 Feb 08 by mike62	Replies:1 :688	Latest by mike62 10 Feb 08
seperated 4 more than 2 yrs hi there hope someone can help. my friend has been seperated for nearly 4 yrs and he is petitioning for divorce diy. it says seperation for 2 yrs with consent. ... 08 Feb 08, by pearly Latest 08 Feb 08 by Josh2008	Replies:3 :751	Latest by Josh2008 08 Feb 08
naming co respondant & costs Hi - I have just filed for divorce, named a co-respondent and asked for costs, but there wasn't too much info on how the 'costs' process works. Does any one ha ... 07 Feb 08, by colin533b Latest 07 Feb 08 by Mrs Ingledew	Replies:2 :916	Latest by Mrs Ingledew 07 Feb 08
Separation Agreement My X2b thinks I should rent a flat/house for 6 months as I want to separate. He is hoping that in that time apart I will decide I want to get back together wit ... 06 Feb 08, by Louise123 Latest 07 Feb 08 by phoenix1	Replies:3 :1192	Latest by phoenix1 07 Feb 08
Separation Agreement Hi all, Wifes Lawyer is (supposedly) drawing up a separation agreement for us both to sign. I am self repping. A couple of weeks ago I would have been ... 06 Feb 08, by peteringout Latest 06 Feb 08 by peteringout	Replies:4 :1201	Latest by peteringout 06 Feb 08
Prob a stupid question... Filling in my divorce forms and can't decide whether to put habitually resident or both domiciled! 29 Jan 08, by Ddee Latest 03 Feb 08 by DownButNotOut	Replies:1 :814	Latest by DownButNotOut 03 Feb 08

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