Ancillery Relief

Hello, I am the respondant in a divorce and have had the petition through in the post.
My wife is applying under the grounds of adultery which I will not be contesting.
Prior to our seperation we arranged between ourselves any financial issues etc.

However I notice on the form that she has not crossed off anything within the Ancillery Relief section, so I am now worried she is going to make a claim of some sorts.

Our incomes are very similar, we have no joint assets (the house is in her name). So not sure what grounds she can claim on.

CAn you advise at all....?

Steve

Hi there

It is standard to leave in the prayer for ancillary relief as there can otherwise be no applications without the leave of the court.

Even if there are to be no claims, you should file an application at the appropriate time (between nisi and absolute) for dismissal of all claims (I know that sounds confusing), otherwise either one of you can make a claim against the other at any point in the future.

Amanda

Hi Amanda, many thanks for your response and sorry for my long delay in thanking you.


Can you advise whether the application to dismiss all claims is a difficult process?
I've just had a letter from my ex stating that she has been advised by a solititor that it is an awkward process and has asked for me to contribute to the £500+ solicitor fees that are required to fill in these forms.

It's very frustrating as we had already sorted out all joint funds and possesions ahead of time. So I feel this could have been avoided.

Any help would be appreciated.

Steve