The UK's largest and most visited divorce site.
Modern, convenient and affordable services.
We've helped over 1 million people since 2007.

Click this button for details of our

email, phone nbr and free consultations.

How To Contact Us

General - Divorce 14.4k topics

A place where you can discuss any divorce related topic that didn't seem to fit elsewhere.

Useful Resources for this Topic

Subject	Replies /	Latest
Final Order....advice please Hi all, Divorce has been granted a Conditional Order, with Final Order in November. I am a Litigant in person as I cannot afford a solicitor. < ... 23 Sep 23, by Mrfortyfive Latest 28 Sep 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :784	Latest by hadenoughnow 28 Sep 23
ES1 & ES2 submission I am the applicant but I am not represented. Ex is represented. Court papers state I must lodge ES1 & ES2. Ex's solicitors are asking to see sight of t ... 26 Sep 23, by Heart2	Replies:0 :367
DA - applied by respondent I have so many questions and thank those that have answered my previous postings. Just another question ......... She applied for Decree Nisi which w ... 25 Sep 23, by fartypants	Replies:0 :278
Divorce Costs query I realise that the divorce petition and financials are treated separately but unsure of the following: - Re Order for costs supplementary to decree n ... 23 Sep 23, by dd1232 Latest 23 Sep 23 by dd1232	Replies:1 :431	Latest by dd1232 23 Sep 23
First hearing preparation As a litigant in person with the first hearing in financial settlement coming up 6 November and financial documents due for exchange 2 October to respondent law ... 21 Sep 23, by Wxxx1 Latest 22 Sep 23 by Wxxx1	Replies:2 :500	Latest by Wxxx1 22 Sep 23
Court application procedure? My ex wife and I have so far been unable to agree on a financial resolution, she has said repeatedly that she is going to take me to court but to date has not. ... 20 Sep 23, by rrobby12	Replies:0 :357
Form G I am completing Form G and am not sure if I declare I will or will not be in the position to progress. I have been ready for months but the ex has not engaged. ... 13 Sep 23, by Heart2 Latest 18 Sep 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :360	Latest by hadenoughnow 18 Sep 23
Subpoena for Credit Card Statements Hi, can somebody please help with this? My husband will not disclose his John Lewis credit card statements. He says they are not available because JL changed ... 11 Sep 23, by Phoenix8152 Latest 18 Sep 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :498	Latest by hadenoughnow 18 Sep 23
2nd marriage ending Hi I'm looking for info re a 2nd marriage ending. Both of us divorced previously - owned own homes - grown up children - in our early 60's. He ... 13 Sep 23, by seahorse23 Latest 15 Sep 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:3 :389	Latest by WYSPECIAL 15 Sep 23
Divorce and Consent Order £299 (simple clean break Hi My STBEX and I have agreed the financial split of assets and child maintenance between us. He is in process of buying new home. Has anyon ... 13 Jan 20, by blacktulip Latest 13 Sep 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:6 :1027	Latest by rubytuesday 13 Sep 23
CETV figures? Hi, Just went through the ex's E form and have a small question regarding a pension CETV figure. An annual statement in April 2022 stated it was wort ... 11 Sep 23, by Heart2 Latest 12 Sep 23 by Rickoshea	Replies:1 :472	Latest by Rickoshea 12 Sep 23
Consent Orders My husband is abusive, this is my reason for divorcing him. We attended shuttle mediation to agree a financial settlement. An amount was originally agreed, ... 07 Sep 23, by BaldEagle22 Latest 08 Sep 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :451	Latest by rubytuesday 08 Sep 23
Can I use UK Divorce living abroad? Hi, newbie here..... Just starting out on this journey! My question is.... Can you still use the UK divorce courts when living abroad? We have ... 07 Sep 23, by Barney2201 Latest 08 Sep 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :365	Latest by rubytuesday 08 Sep 23
Form D11 Asking for Directions I am waiting for a date for the FDR. My husband will not disclose his credit card statements or certain bank account statements. I e lieve he has an investmen ... 08 Sep 23, by Phoenix8152	Replies:0 :255
Costs My husband is divorcing me after running off with our life savings plus the family car. He has left me with nothing other than my state pension and i am there ... 11 Aug 23, by Phoenix8152 Latest 08 Sep 23 by Phoenix8152 1 2	Replies:7 :1003	Latest by Phoenix8152 08 Sep 23
Occupational Rent Please can someone explain how to claim occupational rent, eg would a claim for this form part of the financial remedy proceedings or would such an application ... 06 Sep 23, by dd1232	Replies:0 :375
Paying bills on separation Hi , first post, marriage has been on the rocks for a few years and not improving. I am 59, wife is 51. No dependent children. I currently pay ... 26 Aug 23, by Cheeseypete Latest 27 Aug 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:2 :448	Latest by WYSPECIAL 27 Aug 23
Finances Hi Anyone, husband 57 temporary seconded job £30k for the last two years this is a yearly elected post and if unelected it drops to £20k a year ... 27 Aug 23, by Cooze Latest 27 Aug 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :298	Latest by WYSPECIAL 27 Aug 23
Applied with solicitor, want to continue without Hello all, my then solicitor filed my divorce application last year, divorce then waited whilst myself and partner went through family courts for child ... 25 Aug 23, by Primrose14	Replies:0 :268
Evidence for Form E How far back do you need to supply credit card statements when submitting Form E? Part 2.3 iro bank statements request 12 months but part 2.9 iro liabilites doe ... 25 Aug 23, by Heart2	Replies:0 :277
Consent order Hi! I am recently divorced and the consent order has been approved by the court , since agreeing a figure through my ex wife’s solicitors I am no longer able ... 22 Aug 23, by Matt1111 Latest 23 Aug 23 by Matt1111	Replies:2 :445	Latest by Matt1111 23 Aug 23
Exchange of form E When you exchange form E. Do you send the same pack (bundle) to the spouse as to the court. Or just the completed form? ... 21 Aug 23, by Customer D Latest 22 Aug 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :382	Latest by rubytuesday 22 Aug 23
Joint account issue We are several months away from a Final Hearing. Their is a joint account that requires approval of both parties. One of the parties needs to access funds in th ... 20 Aug 23, by bettydidabooboo Latest 21 Aug 23 by bettydidabooboo	Replies:2 :302	Latest by bettydidabooboo 21 Aug 23
Disclosure Hi and I would love a quick response if possible.. with disclosure and 12 months bank statements my husband has only gone from April 2022 to April 2023 ... 07 Aug 23, by Jill007 Latest 18 Aug 23 by Jill007	Replies:4 :387	Latest by Jill007 18 Aug 23
Typical waiting period for 5 day Final Hearing Hello friends We had the FDR in beginning of Dec 2022. A Directions hearing was in Feb 2023 said Final Hearing was for first available date after end J ... 07 Aug 23, by bettydidabooboo Latest 08 Aug 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :695	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Aug 23
Child Arrangement DRA hearing - do I need legal representation? Dear friends Can you please help me decide if I should use a lawyer or self represent? My regular lawyer has had to pull out at the last minute due to ... 08 Aug 23, by bettydidabooboo	Replies:0 :233
Consent order. After some advice please. My ex is keen to have a consent order signed then obtain decree absolute. We have previously both had solicitors however thoug ... 31 Jul 23, by C48 Latest 05 Aug 23 by C48 1 2	Replies:8 :1055	Latest by C48 05 Aug 23
Is there a F2F meet group for Dads? Hi friends Can you please point me in the direction of a face to face support group for separated Dads that are going through the process. Looking ... 02 Aug 23, by bettydidabooboo	Replies:0 :325
Judgment after hearing - how long is too long? 2 weeks? 2 months? 6 months? We had the final hearing for ancillary relief in early May. I was an LiP but used a direct access barrister for the hearing. The case is relat ... 06 Jul 23, by Jason33 Latest 27 Jul 23 by .Charles	Replies:4 :462	Latest by .Charles 27 Jul 23
Financial settlement Hi, I'm new here and seeking some advice re: financial settlement please if possible. Married for 14 years, separated 3 years ago. We bot ... 25 Jul 23, by Chip73 Latest 27 Jul 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:3 :746	Latest by WYSPECIAL 27 Jul 23
Consent order stage but…. Hi My partner is at the form A stage, but….. his soon to be ex wife has accused him of poisoning her, bail conditions state no direct or in ... 24 Jul 23, by Lady EM	Replies:0 :280
No order for costs Form A application made to progress financial matters as deliberate delay tactics being faced. An urgent hearing was allocated for one element of the applicatio ... 21 Jul 23, by Heart2 Latest 24 Jul 23 by .Charles	Replies:1 :241	Latest by .Charles 24 Jul 23
Papers submitted to court I have submitted papers to the court and my ex solicitor. I have to send papers to HMCTS financial remedy in Harlow. My case is been heard in Lancashire. 19 Jul 23, by Cisbob	Replies:0 :390
Lack of support for people experiencing distress Hello. A year ago, my husband ended our marriage without warning or explanation. The day he told me he didn’t want to be with me any more was the last day we ... 16 Jul 23, by SarahJaneSladen	Replies:0 :274
Have I put too much in my Questionnaire and Statement of Issues This as a general question on format of documents. Removed for privacy protection ... 14 Jul 23, by Cisbob Latest 15 Jul 23 by Cisbob	Replies:2 :561	Latest by Cisbob 15 Jul 23
Form G I am about to have the First Appointment, which is a call for 45 mins. I need to compete my form G and have done so saying I can't proceed because of mis ... 14 Jul 23, by Cisbob	Replies:0 :383
Consent order Hi, Looking for some advice please, how have people found the consent/ clean break order service through wikivorce? What are the pro's / con's ... 08 Jul 23, by Joelinton Latest 12 Jul 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:4 :427	Latest by hadenoughnow 12 Jul 23
Matrimonial Home Query Hello Our Matrimonial Home has been in my family for 3 generations Ex was put on the deeds with myself 23 years ago where we lived until the ... 10 Jul 23, by RachAnn Latest 11 Jul 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :324	Latest by WYSPECIAL 11 Jul 23
Can you help please - having my first CAFCASS visit In advance of a child arrangement hearing I am due to meet with a CAFCASS advisor in a week or so. They have been asked to prepare a Section 7 report. I believe ... 10 Jul 23, by bettydidabooboo Latest 11 Jul 23 by bettydidabooboo	Replies:1 :230	Latest by bettydidabooboo 11 Jul 23
Advice on divorce and house please Hi, I've been advised this is the best place for advice especially when solicitors not responding back ! Can anyone advise best way forward when ex wife is ... 04 Jul 23, by MiserableMan20! Latest 08 Jul 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :414	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Jul 23

Do you need help sorting out a fair financial settlement?

Our consultant service offers expert advice and support to help you reach agreement on a fair financial settlement quickly, and for less than a quarter of the cost of using a traditional high street solicitor.