WTF... really?

OK, I appreciate that what I'm going through isn't new, but it's new to me so reaching out for advice!
Just been to my first court hearing to agree on interim maintenance, and represented myself whilst Applicant (aka Wife) rocked up with a barrister, solicitor, and assistant! Not surprisingly I got taken to the cleaners, substantially increased maintenance costs (for applicant who refuses to work!) AND I have to pay her legal fees! Ouch!
So, whilst I'm still recovering from that, I now have to prepare for equity split (the substantial house that I left is finally up for sale) which I'm now obviously worried about... FYI The applicant is VERY demanding and has a big sense of entitlement etc.

So finally, and I'm getting to the point now, I just received an APPLICANT WIFE’S QUESTIONNARIE demanding to know everything that I've spent MY money on, wine, women, golf etc. in the last 6 months....
So, my question is this: Do I really have to reply to this? Just feels like a breach of my own privacy... ?

Feedback welcome... NJ

The Judge at the FDA will decide which questions need to be answered. You don't have to answer them before the hearing.

You can go through the Qs, and make a note of any that ask for small transactions (usually under £500), or ones that not relevant - you can flag these up with the judge; and also ones that you can quickly answer within the hearing but without disadvantaging yourself, ie - Q - why do you need to spend £300 on a pair of trousers? A - I have very long legs and need to have my trousers tailor made so they fit me.

In my case, after swapping Forms E, each side then sent a questionnaire to the other (money) and then theFirst Appointment was made the result of which an Order was made plotting the next actions like expert witnesses to value property, pensions, business and tax issues. It's normal. Don't get miffed. It's part of the process. By the sounds of it, you also need to have your expectatios set as to where the financial remedy will fall. Answering the searching questions is all part of full and frank disclosure.