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Forms D11 and D36 Hi all, looking for some advice. I am the respondent in the divorce, decree nisi granted last June. Have waited and waited patiently for (soon to be ex) to ... 01 Feb 23, by takingtoolong Latest 06 Jul 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :1621	Latest by hadenoughnow 06 Jul 23
Respondent applying for Decree Absolute I'm the respondent in the divorce and can now apply for the Decree Absolute. Will this be granted if there is a financial remedy order going through the court? ... 11 Apr 23, by Tired in Sussex Latest 04 Jul 23 by Bolsun	Replies:2 :349	Latest by Bolsun 04 Jul 23
Permissible to put a legal bill on credit card? Is it permissible if I to put a couple of thousand pounds of my legal bill on my credit card, rather than pay from my bank account? Will the credit card bal ... 29 Jun 23, by bettydidabooboo Latest 30 Jun 23 by bettydidabooboo	Replies:2 :295	Latest by bettydidabooboo 30 Jun 23
Speed up divorce procces The wife filed for divorce at the end of April 2022. Both parties agree to a divorce. Nisi decree was issued on March 3, 2023. The court attributed this 25-week ... 30 Jun 23, by Bolsun	Replies:0 :378
Where to find previous family law decisions (cases)? Dear friends Just that really. Is there an online resource/database that has prior cases (e.g. White Vs White 2000, but also less well known ones. The ... 24 Jun 23, by bettydidabooboo Latest 29 Jun 23 by bettydidabooboo	Replies:3 :320	Latest by bettydidabooboo 29 Jun 23
What if Final Hearing leaves H homeless? Dear friends What are H options in the following scenario H assets £15k W assets £100k H and W joint account: £250k One child s ... 29 May 23, by bettydidabooboo Latest 29 Jun 23 by bettydidabooboo 1 2 3	Replies:14 :1490	Latest by bettydidabooboo 29 Jun 23
Decree nisi I have my decree nisi. There is also an order for cost which states the judge orders the respondent to pay the petitioners (me) costs, such costs to be agre ... 27 Jun 23, by jess6 Latest 28 Jun 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :242	Latest by rubytuesday 28 Jun 23
Can I claim back legal/court costs Please help with these queries Going through a divorce, and ex does not want to co-operate with financial order/clean break order. If I instruct solici ... 25 Jun 23, by Stee4n Latest 28 Jun 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :358	Latest by hadenoughnow 28 Jun 23
Separated - what next and when? Hello New here. Been reading along for a while and decided to post. Separated Feb 2021. Married in 2012 H moved out and houseshared with fri ... 23 Jun 23, by Shaynes474 Latest 25 Jun 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :311	Latest by hadenoughnow 25 Jun 23
Child passport order - permission to go on holiday Spouse successfully applied to have child passport taken and now kept by her solicitors. Child (15) has been invited by friend to go abroad on holiday for a wee ... 24 Jun 23, by Mrmvb	Replies:0 :256
Hi, new here! Decree Nisi issue... Hi all, I'm really worried... I had decree nisi in 1995/1996 (IV since lost the form). I now want to remarry. Found out that I need to provide ... 22 Jun 23, by PurpleHamster Latest 23 Jun 23 by .Charles	Replies:1 :261	Latest by .Charles 23 Jun 23
What is there of legally financial obligations to pay to my wife? Hi all, Currently separated from my wife and I have a question that I hope someone might have the answer to. After a divorce and Consent Order ... 20 Jun 23, by RippieUK Latest 23 Jun 23 by .Charles	Replies:1 :392	Latest by .Charles 23 Jun 23
Timescale Decree Absolute After a long wait, the Consent Order has been approved and I can apply for the Decree Absolute online. How long does it take to come through in peoples' rec ... 20 Jun 23, by Wait No Longer	Replies:0 :300
Consent order After some advice please. Ex and I are completing consent order. We separated 2 years ago and divided our assets 1 year ago. My question is what to put on the C ... 19 Jun 23, by C48 Latest 20 Jun 23 by .Charles	Replies:1 :322	Latest by .Charles 20 Jun 23
Consent Order waiting time for approval by Court Hi all, I almost nearing the end of my divorce. Me and my ex husband signed Consent Order and D81. My Solisitor just submitted all paperwork for Court ... 17 Jun 23, by vic219 Latest 19 Jun 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :502	Latest by rubytuesday 19 Jun 23
Form A Hi, Can any one answer this for me please..my ex husband and I are in the middle of financial settlement, he has spare money and I don't, I have no other means ... 15 Jun 23, by Jalcon	Replies:0 :250
Leaving UK with the children? Hello everyone! I feel strange being in this forum as we are not even separated yet alone divorced, but things have got very rocky over the years and ... 13 Jun 23, by belle71 Latest 13 Jun 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :273	Latest by rubytuesday 13 Jun 23
Jurisdiction after appeal-next steps? I'm currently waiting for a decision on my leave to appeal jurisdiction; I'm arguing the judge incorrectly judged that I conceded jurisdiction. If I get leave t ... 12 Jun 23, by Mrmvb	Replies:0 :263
Separated a while ago, now Wife want to come back after applying divorce Guys, I need some guidance of what i should with my situation. Me and wife separated 20 months ago, now wife want to come back to the house i live after app ... 07 Jun 23, by mkrish835 Latest 11 Jun 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :329	Latest by WYSPECIAL 11 Jun 23
financial disclosure Hi all, Representing myself. I have struggled to get the initial financial statement off my ex partner and when I did he wouldnt provide me with a co ... 30 May 23, by Topper123 Latest 30 May 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :304	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 May 23
Equity value now, but paid out in ten years time? So I'm a Litigant in person under advisement. Basically I'm receiving advice because I cannot afford a solicitor. My STBXW has stated that once the ... 26 May 23, by Mrfortyfive Latest 28 May 23 by Mrfortyfive	Replies:4 :405	Latest by Mrfortyfive 28 May 23
New partner and divorce finances Hi all, Its been 3 years since I separated and started proceedings. Currently at financial stage but he won't engage in it so it will take some time. I have ... 24 May 23, by elaine238	Replies:0 :411
New partner and divorce finances Hi all, Its been 3 years since I separated and started proceedings. Currently at financial stage but he won't engage in it so it will take some time. I ha ... 24 May 23, by elaine238	Replies:0 :256
Pension pot sharing Hi, Ex is delaying progressing financial matters so have been in limbo for months. Ex is due to access pension in few months so could be the reason for dela ... 23 May 23, by Heart2 Latest 24 May 23 by Heart2	Replies:2 :336	Latest by Heart2 24 May 23
House equity & financial settlement Answered on your other thread ... 24 May 23, by hadenoughnow Latest 24 May 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :426	Latest by hadenoughnow 24 May 23
Final order So my ex left my house for someone else (I know it makes no difference).. but we have gone through the process of divorce & can not agree to financial terms ... 23 May 23, by Jill007 Latest 24 May 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :396	Latest by hadenoughnow 24 May 23
Cross petition of divorce, help needed My understanding of the new procedure is that a party cannot cross-petition unless jurisdiction (of the court) is in issue. Charles ... 23 May 23, by .Charles Latest 24 May 23 by rubytuesday 1 2	Replies:11 :728	Latest by rubytuesday 24 May 23
Paralegals & financial settlement Wikivorce has an excellent paralegal service that you may be interested in. 24 May 23, by rubytuesday Latest 24 May 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :451	Latest by rubytuesday 24 May 23
D11 and final order Hi all so my situation is. My soon to be ex husband wanted out of our marriage. we both agreed and started proceedings. we are at the stage of ... 15 May 23, by Anomymous Latest 21 May 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :1170	Latest by hadenoughnow 21 May 23
General Opinion Please... Hi. New to the group, so here we go. Background. My wife left me for another man and now I am left holding the fort. The background in ... 14 May 23, by ForwardFocus Latest 16 May 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:2 :312	Latest by WYSPECIAL 16 May 23
Divorce advice- respondent Hi all, hope everyone is having a great Sunday. My question is a mix of mortgage advice and divorce so apologies if i have posted in wrong forum ... 15 May 23, by Paul92	Replies:0 :0
Court hearing 3 a year away! I am at my wits end. We had our second court hearing and the judge stated what he he would determine as a fair financial settlement. One I was happy with. My (s ... 06 May 23, by 18822005 Latest 08 May 23 by danslife4me1	Replies:2 :397	Latest by danslife4me1 08 May 23
Post Divorce settlement Hiya I’m looking for some advice. I had my final hearing in Dec 2021 and settlement was agreed minutes before we went in front of the judge. After, nearly ... 04 May 23, by Canalp74 Latest 07 May 23 by Canalp74	Replies:4 :326	Latest by Canalp74 07 May 23
Consent Orders Have I got this right? Clean break - Consent Order Service ... 03 May 23, by Cuppa Latest 03 May 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :373	Latest by hadenoughnow 03 May 23
Consent order After some advice please. I have refused to sign a consent order as Ex has shares which he says will be lost when his company merges soon. Shares have vesti ... 19 Apr 23, by C48 Latest 21 Apr 23 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:9 :899	Latest by hadenoughnow 21 Apr 23
No mediation, no Form E I applied to divorce my soon-to-be-ex-wife after she went off with someone else last year. I managed to get her to agree to sharing equal time with the chil ... 14 Apr 23, by Erty Latest 17 Apr 23 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:7 :1430	Latest by hadenoughnow 17 Apr 23
Divorce, now struggling to live and almost homeless at 31 Chinese EX Short story after 8 years I decided to leave as I couldn’t resit anymore and decide to divorce from my wife (chinese) and NO KIDS. We’ve been happy I could ... 31 Mar 23, by D_M_G Latest 17 Apr 23 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:8 :628	Latest by hadenoughnow 17 Apr 23
Transfer of equity/financial consent order - are we doing this the wrong way? Hi, I’m currently going through a divorce and my ex husband has been reluctant to get a financial consent order or employ solicitors but doesn’t wa ... 15 Apr 23, by Peggy81 Latest 16 Apr 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :845	Latest by hadenoughnow 16 Apr 23
Staying in the marital home? What are the reasons for staying in the marital home if the ex pays half the mortgage only? No dependent children but I have health difficulties. Can ex take me ... 02 Apr 23, by Heart2 Latest 02 Apr 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :459	Latest by hadenoughnow 02 Apr 23
Maintenance Pending Suit. What is your experience? Any advice regarding making an application for an MPS? On paper, the spouse shows no disposable income however marital debts require paying until the house sell ... 29 Mar 23, by Heart2 Latest 01 Apr 23 by Heart2	Replies:4 :486	Latest by Heart2 01 Apr 23

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