Fees Involved

Hi,

I''m considering representing myself in court for Ancillary Relief as I simply cant afford the legal fees involved when using a solicitor and am wondering what fees are involved. I know there is the initial £240 but are there further court fees as it progresses?

Thanks

What is the value of the joint assets? Tirov

Theres only the house which after paying the mortgage and costs is in the region of £110,000.

No endowments or pensions? T

He has a private pension with his work that he has paid into for the past 20 years but I have no idea of the value.

I paid into a private pension for 4 years (1998 - 2002) before I stopped working after my 2nd child and not being able to afford to pay into it, I''m waiting for them to send me up to date info and have just started last month paying into a pension with my work which I''ve just started.

His pension is a joint asset and should go into the pot! My advice which I know is easier said than done is to instruct a Solicitor to handle your claim and an Actuary to value the pension. Doing the job yourself could leave you at huge risk of not getting your entitlement.
As you have a house your bank should be able to loan you enough to cover your legal fees and 50% of the actuaries fees.

Regards
Tirov