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31 Jul 19 #508807 by Salu1982
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Hi all, really need advice my ex has defended our divorce no idea why as we have not spoken in a year neither have we tried to mend I listed 6 unreasonable behaviours in his defence he addresses not one and just ran me down. I need help on what evidence is suitable to the court I'm limited on text messages as be broke 2 of my phones so only have some my email account I shut down as he kept hacking into it , there is no way I can stay married to this person any advice appreciated as this is really making me unwell

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02 Aug 19 #508862 by Allcry
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Go to the police. And explain. Ask to be put in a refuge. They may ask to press charges, it's up to you. But insist on the refuge. conduct your divorce from there with help.

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03 Aug 19 #508881 by hadenoughnow
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Providing your grounds are well drafted there is no reason to believe he will succeed in any defence. My concern is that the decision to defend is an extension of the abuse it sounds like you have suffered. The rules surrounding divorce are about to change anyway which makes it even more futile.

Do seek external support as Allcry suggests. If you are still living in the same house you may be able to get support to have him removed. If this is making you unwell, see your gp who can document what's going on.

Are there children involved?

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04 Aug 19 #508908 by Salu1982
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Hi all
He's out of the house since June last year we have not communicated which was why I was stunned he's defending I think it's a delaying tactic and to top that off I opened a letter ( by 100%) by mistake didn't realise it was his until I saw the name on the letter
It was a gp letter for his appointment to get a sperm tested as he and his partner and struggling to conceive
Sadly it won't hold in court as it was for him
Awful man he really was I've got the gp letters etc

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07 Aug 19 #508939 by hadenoughnow
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If he is no longer living with you and appears to have a new relationship (is he cohabiting) then it will be pretty hard for him to argue that the marriage is not over.

As you say, it is likely a delaying tactic. Why do you think he would want to delay?

How long is the marriage? Are there children involved?

As I said, providing the grounds are well drafted, you should have no problem getting the divorce through. The other question is going to be financier settlement. You will need to address that so you can be free of him completely.

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07 Aug 19 #508940 by Salu1982
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I can't use the letter that came to my house in court about his sperm test as I shouldn't have opened it even though an accident
I found out after marriage that he was a 5 year overstayer in this country ! So he's hanging onto marriage for dear life ! And trying to get someone pregnant! Ref finances I told the court he can shove them I want nothing from him not a penny and thank the lord no children together even though he constantly pestered me to have a child
We have been married for 2 years and 2 months

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07 Aug 19 #508946 by hadenoughnow
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Ah! That makes sense.
It is a good idea to get a Clean Break order just to be sure he doesn't try to get something out of you in future.

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