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Documents Hi Finally got a court date for my first hearing I am already confused -so would appreciate some guidance 1= I send the notice of response to t ... 24 Sep 19, by fresh start Latest 05 Oct 19 by fresh start	Replies:4 :935	Latest by fresh start 05 Oct 19
FDR this Friday, what happens in court? Panicking Hello all, I have my first FDR hearing on Friday, I am the respondant, self repping due to cost. He has a solicitor, I've done my best with the paperwor ... 01 Jan 19, by dibble35 Latest 08 Sep 19 by Marty2004 1 2 3	Replies:17 :2958	Latest by Marty2004 08 Sep 19
Direct Access Barristers Hi Has anyone used a Direct Access Barrister? if so, what questions should I ask, what are the charges? and how do I know if they are good ... any advice wo ... 06 Sep 19, by Moto12 Latest 06 Sep 19 by Under60	Replies:1 :876	Latest by Under60 06 Sep 19
Value of the Chronology for FDR & Final Hearing I'm the respondent representing myself with an FDR next week. A few questions/ queries which might seem simple! The 'A' solicitor has prepared a very b ... 08 Aug 19, by Rudderless Latest 19 Aug 19 by Rudderless	Replies:3 :1101	Latest by Rudderless 19 Aug 19
Defended Divorce 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 beha ... 31 Jul 19, by Salu1982 Latest 07 Aug 19 by Salu1982 1 2	Replies:7 :1500	Latest by Salu1982 07 Aug 19
All last minute FDHR this week My children's father has submitted a C1a and C100 and I am due to attend an FHDR this week. He wants the court to decide on secondary schooling for the childre ... 28 Jul 19, by nearlythere123 Latest 02 Aug 19 by Allcry	Replies:1 :695	Latest by Allcry 02 Aug 19
barrister At a final hearing is it better to go directly to instruct a barrister or should i go through a family solicitor firm ? how do you actually pay fr these ser ... 24 Jul 19, by dezpemberton Latest 24 Jul 19 by .Charles	Replies:2 :617	Latest by .Charles 24 Jul 19
final hearing can anybody give an idea what a final hearing like and what it entails and whether or not i am likely to get a court date this year as the FDR was in April do i ... 18 Jun 19, by dezpemberton Latest 09 Jul 19 by Carlsberg71 1 2	Replies:8 :1990	Latest by Carlsberg71 09 Jul 19
court hearing as respondent objecting to divorce c I have to attend court regarding divorce costs, would I be allowed to send an email to the courts putting my side of events on why I feel they are astronomicall ... 12 Jun 19, by pepsimax Latest 13 Jun 19 by Marty2004	Replies:5 :679	Latest by Marty2004 13 Jun 19
Help !!! ExFailed to exchange Form E prior to FDA Please can someone give me guidance. I submitted my Form E to the court on 5th June 2019 and have held back the copy to my former spouses solicitor as ... 11 Jun 19, by Klou72 Latest 13 Jun 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :805	Latest by hadenoughnow 13 Jun 19
Position Statement and Case Summary Hi, I have my final hearing next Friday and am trying to finish the bundle, litigant in person. I''m hoping someone can help with some advice as I''m c ... 31 May 16, by vix535 Latest 11 Jun 19 by rubytuesday 1 2	Replies:9 :4578	Latest by rubytuesday 11 Jun 19
Final hearing papers Hi all Have trial bundle,case summary, etc to do for final hearing, no solicitor need some help with all of it and or examples of layout etc, and correct fo ... 10 Jun 19, by Betsy1	Replies:0 :631
Dealing with a stupid Spouse Hi All, I currently going through a divorce where my ex has decided to sell his car (a few years old), however has not put the proceeds of that car int ... 03 Jun 19, by Geeky Latest 03 Jun 19 by Marty2004	Replies:3 :588	Latest by Marty2004 03 Jun 19
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Domestic abuse / prenuptial agreement Hi, Could anyone advise if domestic abuse affects a prenuptial agreement? ... 02 Jun 19, by emma1010 Latest 02 Jun 19 by Mitchum	Replies:1 :540	Latest by Mitchum 02 Jun 19
Should Form E be emailed or posted Hi, I am self representing and the paperwork from the court states to email correspondence to their email address, however I am due to send the Form E ... 30 May 19, by Klou72 Latest 30 May 19 by Klou72	Replies:2 :562	Latest by Klou72 30 May 19
Form A My husband has applied to court for clean break financial settlement. (Quite unnecessary in my opinion as our finances are relatively simple - but I digress). 16 May 19, by Tearead Latest 17 May 19 by Tearead	Replies:2 :704	Latest by Tearead 17 May 19
Final Trial Preparation Documentation UK Question:- Sorry for long post! After 7 years separation and 2 previous court hearings I will soon be divorced after an upcoming Trial on 15th May ... last w ... 10 Apr 19, by cat147@hotmail.com Latest 02 May 19 by Rachel Munro	Replies:1 :590	Latest by Rachel Munro 02 May 19
South African divorce law in the UK Can the UK courts apply South African divorce law when a couple was married in South Africa and getting divorced in the UK? ... 14 Nov 12, by Beatie Latest 03 Apr 19 by Puff1n	Replies:5 :4818	Latest by Puff1n 03 Apr 19
defended divorce but no defences lodged Hi separated for 9 years now husband had an affair and left struggling to get a divorce as he ignores letters . anyway court date is now set 18 april he had ... 31 Mar 19, by posh2306 Latest 02 Apr 19 by posh2306	Replies:2 :494	Latest by posh2306 02 Apr 19
Response to disinformation in Position Statement Hi, has anybody had any experience with this: I've received my ex H's Position Statement before the FDR hearing and there are quite a few untrue statements. Can ... 15 Mar 19, by Lin325 Latest 16 Mar 19 by Lin325	Replies:4 :504	Latest by Lin325 16 Mar 19
Do I submit E2 ahead of variation 1st hearing? Hi, I've applied to the court to terminate a global maintenance order on the basis that my ex has remarried. I've received a date for the hearing, but ... 05 Mar 19, by jandle Latest 11 Mar 19 by alreid1612	Replies:2 :597	Latest by alreid1612 11 Mar 19
Basic ques relating to form A Hi, So just starting out self representing after having spent every penny trying to sort it every other way. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and have wha ... 06 Mar 19, by Overtherainbow Latest 06 Mar 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :482	Latest by hadenoughnow 06 Mar 19
Should I use pension actuary? Hi I am in mid proceedings. Married 2006, separated 2 years ago in 2016. Difficulty with finances. He remains in fmh and wishes to buy me out but I thi ... 13 Aug 18, by Judith68 Latest 02 Mar 19 by waynekerr	Replies:1 :618	Latest by waynekerr 02 Mar 19
Do I need a skeleton? I've got a final hearing on children matters coming up, a one day affair in front of magistrates. We've done lengthy witness statements and CAFCASS have done a ... 05 Feb 19, by s59 Latest 22 Feb 19 by s59	Replies:3 :605	Latest by s59 22 Feb 19
FM1 query I have petitioned the divorce and have the nisi and we were attending mediation for children & finance. We couldn’t agree re children and ex husband said ... 10 Feb 19, by Fajita Latest 13 Feb 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :721	Latest by rubytuesday 13 Feb 19
Section 25 statement - net debts Ive got a final hearing coming up and am representing myself. We have net debts and my EX does not want to recognise these, but requests that family home be sol ... 02 Feb 19, by frederique Latest 04 Feb 19 by Allan Hogg	Replies:1 :544	Latest by Allan Hogg 04 Feb 19
The date the court use to assess financial positio Can anyone help tell me at what point does the court use to assess the monies each party hold? Is it the day of separation? The date of Form E? ... 07 Jan 19, by Thomasjames Latest 08 Jan 19 by TRT	Replies:1 :467	Latest by TRT 08 Jan 19
Deemed Service Divorce I suspect that divorce papers will not be signed by the Respondent. Can anyone advise how long the court wait before we would need to arrange a bailiff to serv ... 28 Dec 18, by Pianogirl Latest 28 Dec 18 by .Charles	Replies:1 :733	Latest by .Charles 28 Dec 18
Unreasonable Behaviour Wording I am currently getting my divorce application ready to send to court. I would be very grateful for opinions on what I have listed as unreasonable behaviour. ie ... 20 Dec 18, by Pianogirl Latest 20 Dec 18 by Pianogirl	Replies:2 :742	Latest by Pianogirl 20 Dec 18
Second Witness Stmt w/ nothing to respond against! Hi All, I filed my witness statement on time (as always) as requested by the directions order. My ex was supposed to file their statement two weeks lat ... 16 Dec 18, by s59 Latest 16 Dec 18 by s59	Replies:1 :473	Latest by s59 16 Dec 18
Application for Decree Nisi, form D80d Im completing form D80d (2 years consent). Does the date in Q5 need to be at least 2 years later than the date given in Q4 to ensure we qualify on these grounds ... 14 Dec 18, by Simon52	Replies:0 :601
Can non-resident b served w UK divorce application If the ex owns property in the UK, and is a UK citizen, can a divorce application be served to them if they are residing in the US for a job? ... 03 Dec 18, by HappyOneDay Latest 05 Dec 18 by HappyOneDay	Replies:3 :494	Latest by HappyOneDay 05 Dec 18
Photographs in the witness statement? Hi All, In previous hearings I have taken along a couple of photos or an A4 sheet with a few pictures of my child. I was thinking this time of exhibiti ... 19 Nov 18, by s59 Latest 19 Nov 18 by s59	Replies:2 :1747	Latest by s59 19 Nov 18
Final hearing requesting up to date evidence Hi, I am looking for some guidance on what I can request a court to order. We originally started a divorce proceedings over 2 years ago. < ... 09 Nov 18, by Stacey198 Latest 11 Nov 18 by jennyjay@hotmail.com	Replies:1 :567	Latest by jennyjay@hotmail.com 11 Nov 18
Final Hearing next week, advice appreciated Hi, have just been preparing my s25 statement and contacted ex solicitor (who is the Applicant) asking for his s25. Solicitor then advises me that this has alre ... 02 Oct 18, by brighid	Replies:0 :474
Preparing for FDR Hearing I am a LIP and the respondent in the matter. I was using a solicitor but I had to stop because the costs spiralled out of control. The applica ... 02 Sep 18, by Ineedsomeguidance	Replies:0 :640
S25 statement help Hi everyone, I have been loitering here for a while whilst going through a relentless and awful divorce (narcissistic ex) that is galloping towards a f ... 29 Aug 18, by * Tilly * Latest 29 Aug 18 by .Sylvia	Replies:2 :1160	Latest by .Sylvia 29 Aug 18
Questions Re Respondents E.Form Hi Asking on behalf of friend who is self repping. Friend has recived Respondents E Form. Respondent confirms he is co-habiting and will cont ... 04 Aug 18, by Pepsi64 Latest 05 Aug 18 by Pepsi64	Replies:4 :724	Latest by Pepsi64 05 Aug 18
Quickie - referring to magistrates in statements? Hello All, how should one refer to magistrates when writing position statements? Justices? Magistrates? Eg: "When challenged by the Justices to offer the F ... 20 Jul 18, by s59 Latest 23 Jul 18 by s59	Replies:2 :486	Latest by s59 23 Jul 18

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