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DESERTED Hi I am really pleased I found this forum as I am apart to start the process and felt I was confused by it all but I am getting the idea now. Question 1 ... 12 Aug 08, by ASHMAN Latest 13 Aug 08 by stillalive 1 2	Replies:9 :1269	Latest by stillalive 13 Aug 08
Seeing my Scottish lawyer next week Hi Guys, I am going round to see my Scottish lawyer next week. I need the advice which you guys can give me. What papers should I prepare and take with me ... 02 Aug 08, by cisco Latest 13 Aug 08 by kelly12 1 2	Replies:12 :1447	Latest by kelly12 13 Aug 08
Whats next Hi again to all its been a few months since i first posted this story. 13 Aug 08, by ar1 Latest 13 Aug 08 by Matt/24/7	Replies:1 :725	Latest by Matt/24/7 13 Aug 08
ahh ... 12 Aug 08, by happy72 Latest 13 Aug 08 by happy72	Replies:4 :440	Latest by happy72 13 Aug 08
Let battle commence! I used my 30 mins free consultation with the NFLP - very helpful and more positive than my solicitor - it helped put things in perspective. I intend to take con ... 12 Aug 08, by rosieposie Latest 12 Aug 08 by Zara2009	Replies:3 :523	Latest by Zara2009 12 Aug 08
Proving co-habitation have a co-habitation clause in my divorce agreement whereby if my ex-wife co-habits with someone for 18 months maintenance ceases. Any suggestions on proving co ... 12 Aug 08, by Scottie1 Latest 12 Aug 08 by daisybell	Replies:2 :577	Latest by daisybell 12 Aug 08
CHILD ARRANGEMENTS I am about to file for divorce on one or all of the following grounds Desertion Seperated 2 years Unreasonable Behaviour We have a son so have t ... 12 Aug 08, by ASHMAN Latest 12 Aug 08 by Angel557	Replies:1 :438	Latest by Angel557 12 Aug 08
Adultery-does it make a difference to settlement? Hi - first post for me! This question is relating to my new boyfriends up-coming divorce. Me and BF got together very soon after he left his wife - that wa ... 12 Aug 08, by lozzie Latest 12 Aug 08 by Ephelia 1 2	Replies:8 :1519	Latest by Ephelia 12 Aug 08
What steps do I take My wife of nearly 19yrs left home at end of January. I dont want to go down this path, but she seems to have made her mind up. Tells me she will never c ... 09 Aug 08, by cannondale Latest 12 Aug 08 by redoctober	Replies:5 :508	Latest by redoctober 12 Aug 08
Harassment? Hi everyone I'm having a bad time of it recently. My absolute is in the post. My husband left me over a year ago, leaving me with a lot of unanswered questi ... 11 Aug 08, by Golddigga Latest 12 Aug 08 by redoctober 1 2	Replies:8 :1495	Latest by redoctober 12 Aug 08
how to prove adultery how would you prove that a partner had been unfaithfull whilst still married...would courts accept e-mails or profile from dating sites...telephone records...?? ... 11 Aug 08, by pyrategal Latest 12 Aug 08 by Young again	Replies:6 :1092	Latest by Young again 12 Aug 08
are all men liars--please tell me otherwise after 18 years with my husband, from a young age of 17, i am finding out things that i cannot believe, since kicking him out (because of catching him out with ... 08 Aug 08, by happy72 Latest 11 Aug 08 by Sun 13 1 2 3 ... 6	Replies:36 :3597	Latest by Sun 13 11 Aug 08
Advice needed quick! Help! The consent order was sealed on the 10th July, but the absolute on the 4th August. My side unwilling to hand over all settlement as ex hadn't sh ... 11 Aug 08, by charley1 Latest 11 Aug 08 by Triggerbump	Replies:1 :612	Latest by Triggerbump 11 Aug 08
Aunulling a Marriage Some guidance please guys... I've been married just over a year now - yesterday was the anniversary... its been very very very rocky, the wife is a sol ... 23 Jul 08, by fuzed Latest 11 Aug 08 by fuzed 1 2 3 ... 5	Replies:33 :3383	Latest by fuzed 11 Aug 08
Responsiblity to maintain MH Hi, I left the MH 3 years ago after 30 years of marriage due to ex drinking heavily & being verbally abusive continually, it was agreed informaly t ... 10 Aug 08, by phoenixsnowbird Latest 11 Aug 08 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :571	Latest by LittleMrMike 11 Aug 08
help - new partner ex probs and divorce query The new man in my life has been separated from his wife for 13 months now. What grounds can they divorce on now? We want to move on with a new life together bu ... 10 Aug 08, by loopy1 Latest 10 Aug 08 by Fiona	Replies:1 :424	Latest by Fiona 10 Aug 08
CLEAN BREAK / CONSENT ORDER Hi Everyone I am currently divorcing my wife on the grounds of her unreasonable behavior. I have completed all the court forms myself so. Today I recei ... 08 Aug 08, by markie Latest 10 Aug 08 by Monitor441	Replies:1 :611	Latest by Monitor441 10 Aug 08
Law frowns on last-ditch attempts at saving m? Hi all, First post, so total noob! I am considering divorce - my wife and I have discussed the breakdown in our marriage and basically she has ... 09 Aug 08, by Fletch64 Latest 10 Aug 08 by LittleMrMike	Replies:3 :644	Latest by LittleMrMike 10 Aug 08
which form left wife in 2001 my daughter is now 20 nothing from my previous house wanted no child maintance needed...............question is what forms do i need and what ... 09 Aug 08, by whitelines Latest 09 Aug 08 by stillalive	Replies:1 :444	Latest by stillalive 09 Aug 08
What are the possibile endings, happy or not ! Hi, this is my first message ! here goes. We've been married 16yrs and she obviously wants out. We've got 3 boys and by some bizare reason the family home w ... 08 Aug 08, by forever friends Latest 09 Aug 08 by Young again	Replies:3 :538	Latest by Young again 09 Aug 08
unreasonable behaviour? I know why but no proof... My husband told me 'out of the blue' that he was leaving me. He did, and because we had previous 'troubles*' I started divorce proceedings. Our life was okay, n ... 09 Aug 08, by pooter1 Latest 09 Aug 08 by rasher 1 2	Replies:9 :1229	Latest by rasher 09 Aug 08
How to decrease her pay off Hi My father-in-Law has been seperated from his wife for past 6-7 years cause she cheated on him. He moved out of the family home (council) and into her Gre ... 09 Aug 08, by shooby337 Latest 09 Aug 08 by shooby337	Replies:3 :493	Latest by shooby337 09 Aug 08
Unreasonable husband Help, divorcing hubby, 2 kids- 8 and 15 yrs. Him earns 90k me 13k. He refuses move out. Refuses to pay spousal maintance, He has 2 properties (1 in my joint nam ... 09 Aug 08, by Poppypet Latest 09 Aug 08 by Specialdad	Replies:3 :631	Latest by Specialdad 09 Aug 08
what is the best way to have an amicable divorce? all we do is fight. I want a divorce but my husband wont leave. I am thinking maybe i should just be nice and let it roll off my back, and let him know i dont w ... 08 Aug 08, by nowayjose Latest 09 Aug 08 by rasher	Replies:3 :489	Latest by rasher 09 Aug 08
What comes first - form E or divorce pettiton Hoping someone can advice me fairly quickly as have sol appt this afternoon! 23 Jul 08, by Bluey Latest 09 Aug 08 by Bluey 1 2	Replies:7 :1184	Latest by Bluey 09 Aug 08
When Does He Have to Move Out? Hi, was just wondering if anyone would be able to help. My husband started divorce proceedings last November. As he has no money or job he has still been li ... 03 Aug 08, by charley1 Latest 08 Aug 08 by charley1	Replies:3 :602	Latest by charley1 08 Aug 08
Opening mail Hi All I am currently going through a difficult seperation and i think there has been alot of deceit involved in my marriage, just wanted to know if an ... 03 Aug 08, by Elly Latest 08 Aug 08 by happy72 1 2 3 4	Replies:24 :3854	Latest by happy72 08 Aug 08
What grounds can he have? Having seen a solicitor who was a bit wishy washy I have spent some time updating myself on legislation in the UK and Singapore where faceache lives and works. ... 08 Aug 08, by rosieposie Latest 08 Aug 08 by rosieposie	Replies:5 :524	Latest by rosieposie 08 Aug 08
re:store cards/credit cards my husband hasnt lived in marital home for a year now but has since taken out store and credit cards out using the address....is that ok to do...if he runs up d ... 05 Aug 08, by pyrategal Latest 08 Aug 08 by happy72 1 2	Replies:7 :1182	Latest by happy72 08 Aug 08
How long to pay Costs Hi everyone Got a decree Nisi, costs awarded against her. How long does she have to pay those costs to me? Any ideas? Thanks ... 08 Aug 08, by Gershie Latest 08 Aug 08 by 5t3v3 1 2	Replies:8 :1022	Latest by 5t3v3 08 Aug 08
DIVORCE COSTS Just had a letter from my solicitor saying that the cost of my divorce could be £2500 upto £5000. She also said that if my stbx and I can't agree on a financ ... 08 Aug 08, by yewtree Latest 08 Aug 08 by lillyanne	Replies:1 :480	Latest by lillyanne 08 Aug 08
My Stuff!! Hi this may seem silly but i am at the end of a very petty and drawn out divorce [because of my ex] It was said in the divorce petition that a time would be arr ... 07 Aug 08, by flipflop Latest 08 Aug 08 by Tinny	Replies:2 :589	Latest by Tinny 08 Aug 08
advice husband has been to lawyer and i have had letter from them re separation. I have not yet taken on a lawyer as husband has said that he has put his lawyer on ho ... 07 Aug 08, by Tinkerbelle Latest 08 Aug 08 by mike62	Replies:1 :626	Latest by mike62 08 Aug 08
Letting my EX have access to the house can anyone help? my husband left in feb and we are getting divorced and in due course he will be sigining the house over to me. my problem is that i am soo ... 07 Aug 08, by blondie35 Latest 07 Aug 08 by Zara2009	Replies:2 :458	Latest by Zara2009 07 Aug 08
Husband resident abroad My husband moved to Asia to work 18 months ago. He insisted that I join him - "it will be a great opportunity for us both". So I gave up my job and re ... 07 Aug 08, by rosieposie Latest 07 Aug 08 by downbutnotout	Replies:2 :565	Latest by downbutnotout 07 Aug 08
How to find and choose a good solicitor?? Hello All My husband has left home 4 weeks ago today and sunday gone has told me that he no longer wants to be married. I need to get some ser ... 06 Aug 08, by amazon warrior Latest 06 Aug 08 by hadenoughnow	Replies:6 :537	Latest by hadenoughnow 06 Aug 08
Anniversary Today is my wedding anniversary Ah shit! ... 03 Aug 08, by Sun 13 Latest 06 Aug 08 by Sun 13 1 2 3 4	Replies:26 :2440	Latest by Sun 13 06 Aug 08
Is this classed as theft? Hi All I am posting on behalf of a friend, not sure if this is the correct place to post this question. But my friend and her hubbie have rece ... 06 Aug 08, by Elly Latest 06 Aug 08 by busybees	Replies:1 :516	Latest by busybees 06 Aug 08
Please advise Husband is not working. I am. Property market is bad. Can divorce go through to the end and then we still live in the same house until such time, he's got a jo ... 06 Aug 08, by Pinkie Latest 06 Aug 08 by dukey	Replies:2 :470	Latest by dukey 06 Aug 08
Contact with the baby? Hi All Advice on a different issue... Husband and I have a 7 month baby he has left the MH 4 weeks ago and has been seeing her everyday for 10 ... 06 Aug 08, by amazon warrior Latest 06 Aug 08 by IKNOWNOW	Replies:3 :516	Latest by IKNOWNOW 06 Aug 08

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