Example of a Concise Statement of Issues

IN THE Family Court sitting at No: [Number]

BETWEEN

[Name]

Respondent/Petitioner

-and-

[Name]

Petitioner/Respondent

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RESPONDENT’S/PETITIONER’S STATEMENT OF ISSUES

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These are possible examples, points 5-8 are the usual suspects but points 1-4 are variables dependent on the From E disclosure. Use or amend as applicable

1 That the petitioner has not given a full financial statement and disclosure of employment and current and future earning capacity.

2 That the petitioner is in a relationship and will soon cohabit.

3 That the petitioner has overstated needs with respect to re-housing costs.

4 That the petitioner is not working sufficiently to maximise income and avail herself of all available state benefits and tax credits.

5 How the proceeds of sale of the former matrimonial home should be divided between the parties.

6 How the other assets of the marriage, including shares and endowment policies should be divided between the parties.

7 To what extent if any there should be a pension sharing order in favour of the Petitioner with respect to the Respondents pensions.

8 Whether there should there be periodical payments payable to the Petitioner by the Respondent and if so the amount payable and the duration.

Dated                20xx

Signed…………………………………………………….

As Representative in Person /Solicitors representing