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Discuss all aspects of Ancillary Relief: when and how to apply, and the various stages of the court process from disclosure through to a final hearing.

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ES1 Again The last section headed other material information - what sort of info would normally be put in there please ... 28 Sep 23, by dd1232 Latest 29 Sep 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :530	Latest by hadenoughnow 29 Sep 23
Barrister for Final Hearing Please. can anyone give me an idea of how much a Junior barrister would charge to represent my friend for a Final 1 day Financial Remedy hearing. ... 13 Sep 23, by dd1232 Latest 18 Sep 23 by dd1232	Replies:5 :762	Latest by dd1232 18 Sep 23
Documents for FDRA Hi, Can anyone help please. I hope this makes sense. I'm helping a self employed friend with their paperwork for upcoming FDRA. Whilst I understand most of what ... 09 Sep 23, by dd1232 Latest 13 Sep 23 by 19marmero47	Replies:1 :543	Latest by 19marmero47 13 Sep 23
Oral WP offer Dear all, thank you for the previous advice on a notice to show cause. Some quick facts on my case: I am 32, make 80k pre tax, live i ... 06 Sep 23, by Underhill1416 Latest 09 Sep 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :417	Latest by WYSPECIAL 09 Sep 23
Notice to show cause Hi all, I am new here. Currently, I am going through the financial settlement process. I'm 32, employed making 80k, have current full cust ... 04 Sep 23, by Underhill1416 Latest 04 Sep 23 by Underhill1416 1 2	Replies:7 :1502	Latest by Underhill1416 04 Sep 23
Money held upon completion Can I ask how a family of 5 secure alternative (rented) accommodation if upon completion of the sale of the FMH the money is held by the solicitors. We can’t ... 03 Aug 23, by Lipstickandlollipops Latest 05 Aug 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :415	Latest by hadenoughnow 05 Aug 23
Personal Injury Compensation Friend used personal injury compensation to purchase house outright. He bought the house jointly in his and his fiance's names. They married a couple of years ... 02 Apr 23, by dd1232 Latest 02 Aug 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:6 :465	Latest by WYSPECIAL 02 Aug 23
Settlement 1 ... 29 Jul 23, by Karix Latest 30 Jul 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:4 :512	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Jul 23
Financial Help Hi all, Quick question if I May over a situation my friend is experiencing:- She is married, has a 8 year old boy with her husband. They are s ... 19 May 23, by Klopp418 Latest 21 May 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :450	Latest by hadenoughnow 21 May 23
Court order Hello We had a first hearing , which wend good, however The Judge asked to provide 3 sets of property for me and my husband showing our housi ... 08 May 23, by gal Latest 09 May 23 by notgettinganywherefast	Replies:3 :547	Latest by notgettinganywherefast 09 May 23
LIP Bundle query If both the applicant and the respondent are LIPS are they both expected to file bundles? The paperwork received from the court states that if they are unrepres ... 28 Apr 23, by dd1232 Latest 05 May 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:4 :619	Latest by hadenoughnow 05 May 23
Notice of First Appointment Managed to identify the Form G document that the court sent. (It appears to be a section on the Notice of First Appointment despite it not saying Form G anywher ... 27 Apr 23, by dd1232 Latest 01 May 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :498	Latest by hadenoughnow 01 May 23
Annex A from the court Hi. Myself and my ex wife submitted an agreed consent order to the court. I've had paperwork through yesterday, stating the judge has approved it. However ... 26 Apr 23, by John8543 Latest 28 Apr 23 by John8543	Replies:2 :1604	Latest by John8543 28 Apr 23
Timeline - 1st Appointment As respondent applied for and was granted 2 weeks extra time to file & serve Form E this leaves only 7, instead of 21 days for applicant to file/serve all ... 15 Apr 23, by dd1232 Latest 18 Apr 23 by dd1232	Replies:5 :782	Latest by dd1232 18 Apr 23
Judge approval I have some questions which I cannot find an answer to online and would be grateful of any advice or if you have experienced the same situation. If y ... 29 Mar 23, by Jane2014 Latest 14 Apr 23 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:7 :1288	Latest by hadenoughnow 14 Apr 23
FORM E1 Please can someone explain what kind of financial remedies are usually sought in Form E1 applications. Thank you ... 13 Apr 23, by dd1232	Replies:0 :331
Another FORM E question Friend completed Form E on paper and needs to file with court next week. As there are quite a lot of attachments is he expected to put all the documentation t ... 04 Apr 23, by dd1232 Latest 11 Apr 23 by dd1232	Replies:5 :585	Latest by dd1232 11 Apr 23
Errors on the D81 Hi. I have a court date in June for a consent order to be implemented by the court (first hearing, very little assets /not contesting anything). myself and ... 31 Mar 23, by John8543 Latest 02 Apr 23 by John8543	Replies:3 :855	Latest by John8543 02 Apr 23
Enforcing a penal notice I’m in a situation where I need to enforce a penal notice attached to an order to transfer property (items) to myself. history: left marital home 19 ... 27 Mar 23, by Losingstrength Latest 28 Mar 23 by .Charles	Replies:1 :771	Latest by .Charles 28 Mar 23
Offers getting further apart Is it usual for one party to make less and less favourable offers as a final hearing approaches? I've been trying to negotiate with my ex who is represented (I ... 13 Mar 23, by notgettinganywherefast Latest 13 Mar 23 by .Charles	Replies:1 :443	Latest by .Charles 13 Mar 23
Form E Exchange advice gratefully needed! Hi. Myself and my ex have our first court date for financial resolution (and hopefully a clean break). Ours is a very straightforward case as we're divorc ... 17 Jan 23, by John8543 Latest 20 Jan 23 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:7 :1260	Latest by hadenoughnow 20 Jan 23
Earning Capacity Can anyone offer insight into how 'earning capacity' is treated during financial remedy proceedings?Divorce under new no fault law in England;Separated just ove ... 09 Jan 23, by WeekendWorrier Latest 11 Jan 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:3 :1003	Latest by WYSPECIAL 11 Jan 23
Financial Remedy Order Hi, is a Financial Remedy Order confidential? I know the disclosures and hearing are confidential but are the terms of the actual order confidential? I am askin ... 19 Dec 22, by Lifebeginsnow Latest 08 Jan 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :657	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Jan 23
Do I include MIAM with Form E? I've finally finished Form E which needs to be in this week. Im just wondering whether to include my MIAM certificate at the back of it. I'm the respondent and ... 01 Jan 23, by Festival_girl Latest 08 Jan 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :439	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Jan 23
How to attach supporting documents to Form E Please could someone advise on the best way to keep all supporting documents like bank statements with Form E. Do I put them at the back of the relevant s ... 01 Dec 22, by Festival_girl Latest 11 Dec 22 by Festival_girl	Replies:2 :1133	Latest by Festival_girl 11 Dec 22
How are unpaid tax liabilities treated? H and W separated Jan 2020. FDA held. FDR later this year. Total marital assets c. £500,000 (assume all liquid) No property, both rent W not workin ... 23 Nov 22, by bettydidabooboo Latest 23 Nov 22 by bettydidabooboo	Replies:1 :358	Latest by bettydidabooboo 23 Nov 22
Barder event? Hi, I really hope someone can help with this as I’m a LIP: Financial settlement agreed at FDR and consent order approved but still to be received: H ... 05 Nov 22, by ahaz06 Latest 10 Nov 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :844	Latest by hadenoughnow 10 Nov 22
D11 for partners assets Would a court entertain a D11 applicstion for a respondent to disclose their partners significant cash or property assets, if the respondent had stated in writi ... 03 Nov 22, by notgettinganywherefast	Replies:0 :422
Realistic settlement Hi all Would anyone be able to advise on what I should propose in settlement. As per my other post, at FDA the judge ordered us to go back to mediation ... 08 Oct 22, by Lipstickandlollipops Latest 18 Oct 22 by Lipstickandlollipops	Replies:2 :800	Latest by Lipstickandlollipops 18 Oct 22
Change of circumstances Partner is 3 years into ancillary relief and the FH is finally listed for for next year. Process has been unfortunately elongated by the recent unexpected death ... 09 Oct 22, by Firstandlasttimer Latest 10 Oct 22 by .Charles	Replies:1 :589	Latest by .Charles 10 Oct 22
Minimum Legal Involvement Required? Hi, If a divorcing couple come to a financial agreement they feel is fair (and later on the judge also agrees), what level of involvement of soliciors ... 07 Oct 22, by debs78derby Latest 07 Oct 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :443	Latest by hadenoughnow 07 Oct 22
Earning Potential Judgement I'm aware that there is a duty to 'make reasonable steps to maximise your earning potential' so while making a financial agreement where there is a big ... 07 Oct 22, by debs78derby	Replies:0 :661
Company right after divorce Dear Sirs,Myself and my -ex started a company while we were married, we are divorce in 2020, my ex has taken all the income from the company. what is my right f ... 26 Sep 22, by divorce2373 Latest 27 Sep 22 by divorce2373	Replies:2 :427	Latest by divorce2373 27 Sep 22
Arbitration It has been suggested by my ex that we use arbitration to resolve the outstanding issues in our financial settlement after months of mediation has broken down. ... 14 Sep 22, by readyplayerone	Replies:0 :254
Final Hearing no communication from Respondent can a final order still be made? Hi there I'm hoping to finally be at the end of a very drawn out divorce with a partner that moved abroad and has ignored every single court direction ... 08 Sep 22, by rings123 Latest 09 Sep 22 by rings123	Replies:2 :962	Latest by rings123 09 Sep 22
Divorced years ago Hi I was divorced years ago (13 years approx) sorted everything between us. There was only the house which I remortgaged myself to pay him out. Now I’m coming ... 24 Aug 22, by Tired woman Latest 26 Aug 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :747	Latest by hadenoughnow 26 Aug 22
Postnup done, divorce done, do I need financial settlement too? CHRONOLOGY: - postnup 2015 in Poland - divorce 2018 - child arrangements order 2019 The entire relationship and divorce was messy. Rec ... 04 Aug 22, by michael007 Latest 06 Aug 22 by michael007	Replies:2 :366	Latest by michael007 06 Aug 22
Degree absolute and final hearing At the final hearing the judge ordered my ex a fixed amount of cash and a % of my pension plus a clear break requested by my ex the decree absolute i was in ... 28 Jul 22, by Curlytop6 Latest 05 Aug 22 by Curlytop6 1 2	Replies:8 :1109	Latest by Curlytop6 05 Aug 22
Period of separation included in length of marriage Ex's solicitor is including the (long) period of separation in the length of marriage. Is that right? The only reason we are still married is because the divorc ... 27 Jul 22, by notgettinganywherefast Latest 30 Jul 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:4 :542	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Jul 22
Form E After failed attempts to sort finances out between us including mediation we agreed to mutual exchange of Form E. ex however didn’t provide any supporting evi ... 21 Jul 22, by Fidget123 Latest 24 Jul 22 by Fidget123	Replies:2 :633	Latest by Fidget123 24 Jul 22

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