Decree Absolute

have just received a court date for 3 weeks time to finalise the divorce.
My STBX applied first last year and I agreed.The 20 week mark passed and we were told that my STBX could apply after September 24th to complete it. She didnt so I was emailed and told I could complete it after 24th January ( for a fee which I paid and applied)
I received a letter from the court saying we need to attend there in 3 weeks and im not sure why .
The financials have not been sorted out yet but I wanted the divorce part ended due to DV and my mental health . My STBX has a lawyer ( I cannot afford one so will be self representing) .Her lawyer has stated they will be asking for court costs but im not sure why?
The lawyer has only ever emailed me twice, once to say his client has applied for a divorce and then to say they will be seeking costs. He hasnt mentioned the Financial Order.

Not sure what to do or say next?

Just follow the instructions that the court has sent to you.

If you haven't already, you may want to apply for mediation to start dealing with the finances.

The hearing is for the Judge will require two questions to be answered:

Why has the applicant not made application?

Is there a reason why the Final Order should not be granted?

TheApplicant can prevent the Respondent from successfully obtaining the Absolute if the petitioner can show that by doing so it would create financial difficulties where a final financial order has not been granted by court; ie the former marital home is in the respondent's sole name and the FO would end the applicant's legal right to live there; the respondent's occupational pension has a widow/er's pension provision which the applicant would lose on the FO being made; the respondent has access to sole-owned significant assets they are likely to dispose/dissipate in an effort to reduce the marital pot.

Thank you .My aunt has very kindly said she will pay for a lawyer for me so thats a weight off my mind

Thank you .My aunt has very kindly offered to pay for a lawyer .

The house is in my name and it's only me that has a pension .She now has her own ( rented ) home and a job .