Consent Order / Settlement - Living In Middle East

Hi all,

I'm thinking to start this process.

We divorced in 2015.

However I live in The MId East and my ex is in the UK.

How would I get representation If I am now no longer a UK resident since 2016?.

As its a non REMO country the CMS cannot have any say in maintenance too.

If we cannot come to an agreement, how would the court process work If I don't live in the UK?.

Any direction / advice on this?.

Thanks.

A solicitor can represent you or you can represent yourself and have the choice to use a direct access barrister for any court hearings. If you are not in the UK, the chances are they will be remote hearings.

Hadenoughnow

Thanks for your reply.

So maintenance would have to be a private agreed amount as not on UK payroll.

If we cannot agree how can it be enforced as CMS does not apply?.

The maintenance figure could be included in the order in various forms depending on circumstances. It is also possible that a capital settlement may be made that would reduce living costs in recognition of potential non payment of CM.
Without a fuller picture of the situation it is really not possible to advise effectively.

Hadenoughnow

That makes sense, thank you.

There are 2 children, 10 & 13 I have been paying maintenance and 50% of the mortgage since divorce 7 years ago. ( total main / morg payment 850 pounds)

Ex wife can now afford to take on the mortgage alone - 128,000 pounds outstanding, value Est at 330,000 pounds. Est 200,000 equity.

She wants all of the equity and similar maintenance.

I am happy to let her have the house and my share off sets the maintenance payments.

My concern is if the judge sees all of the house equity to her plus the maintenance he will not agree due to being heavily imbalanced Consent Order?.

Any feedback please hadenoughnow ?.

Thank you.