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Discussion on DIY divorce services as an alternative to using a solicitor. How much does it cost? How long does it take? What if we can't agree?

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DIY Divorce - all advice welcome! Hi everyone - I was here some months ago asking for advice about being the respondent in a divorce Petition that was repeatedly being thrown out by the judge. I ... 02 Oct 11, by maisiedt	Replies:0 :358
help deciphering a D7 General Order Hi all, I've received a letter from the county court stating the following: Before district judge...sitting at...on 15/9/11. Upon con ... 28 Sep 11, by stevegreen	Replies:0 :1890
Consent order- Do I need one/is it too late? Hi all, I filed papers based on 2 yr sep about a month ago, with no response as yet. Since my stbx and I have no common assets or really anything of va ... 22 Sep 11, by ambrosia110 Latest 22 Sep 11 by dukey	Replies:1 :328	Latest by dukey 22 Sep 11
Have you used the CAB for divorce advice. Have any members asked the citizens advice bureau for advice on divorce or contact issues. If so; Did you find them helpful Did they ... 18 Sep 11, by dukey Latest 19 Sep 11 by Bobbinalong	Replies:6 :40	Latest by Bobbinalong 19 Sep 11
Actual DIY divorce Is it not possible to just fill out the forms yourselves, and pay just the court fees? There's no property to share out, no assets to split. We've been separate ... 06 Sep 11, by Tessax Latest 06 Sep 11 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :499	Latest by WYSPECIAL 06 Sep 11
Feedback for the Wiki telephone helpline I don`t know if all members know but Wiki has a telephone helpline, i wonder has anyone used it and if so what did you think of it?. All comments are w ... 24 Aug 11, by dukey Latest 28 Aug 11 by carer	Replies:5 :396	Latest by carer 28 Aug 11
Filling form D80A Hi, I'm just filling out my D80A form (Affidavit in support of Divorce-Adultery) Has it witnessed and filled out most of the sections. 23 Aug 11, by sandwich79	Replies:0 :416
DIY Divorce - will it ask for pension details Husband wants to do DIY divorce to keep costs down, will it ask about pensions? I think he wants us to say we agree a lump sum and that's it. If we don't ment ... 21 Aug 11, by Zoe123 Latest 21 Aug 11 by NellNoRegrets	Replies:1 :315	Latest by NellNoRegrets 21 Aug 11
Before filing petition is this the correct action. Hi guys I am doing my divorce myself, my ex to be sols sent letter to my solicitors advising them that I HAVE TO PROVIDE THEM with a draft divorce peit ... 11 Aug 11, by pants2011 Latest 12 Aug 11 by dukey 1 2	Replies:7 :1068	Latest by dukey 12 Aug 11
Help with unreasonable behaviour D80B, thanks Evening, New to the forum but I’ve scouted everywhere and can’t find an answer that really relates to my question. So sorry if this has been asked befor ... 09 Aug 11, by stevegreen Latest 11 Aug 11 by .Charles	Replies:1 :329	Latest by .Charles 11 Aug 11
Unreasonable Behaviour... Is this ok. removed to shortend ... 06 Aug 11, by pants2011 Latest 06 Aug 11 by pants2011	Replies:5 :374	Latest by pants2011 06 Aug 11
Petition Refused - what to do now. Dear All, After a bit of advice regarding a recent Divorce Petition that I've found out today in the post has been, I believe, refused. In Mar ... 30 Jul 11, by JMH71 Latest 31 Jul 11 by Fiona	Replies:1 :676	Latest by Fiona 31 Jul 11
help with wording for unreasonable hehaviour pleas i am having to do a diy divorce and would like some help on the wording for filling in the grounds for unreasonable behaviour my scenario is this < ... 25 Jul 11, by Moonstones Latest 25 Jul 11 by Moonstones	Replies:2 :364	Latest by Moonstones 25 Jul 11
Have been an idiot - Consent Order Hi, have tried to do the divorce using the DIY route since the S2BX and I seemed to agree on everything and I didn't wan't loads of debt. I've been silly thoug ... 22 Jun 11, by Imelda Latest 19 Jul 11 by Imelda	Replies:3 :519	Latest by Imelda 19 Jul 11
Ditching my Solicitor mid way through process Hi, Is it ok to ditch the services of a solicitor mid way through Ancillary Relief process? I simply cannot afford the extortionate fees which my solicitor is ... 17 Jul 11, by lmoverseas Latest 17 Jul 11 by lmoverseas	Replies:2 :346	Latest by lmoverseas 17 Jul 11
Petition needs amending Hi there I have just got my Petition back from court and it says part 4 of petition is wrong, and it also says the parties still reside at the FMH how long is t ... 13 Jul 11, by kitkat13 Latest 14 Jul 11 by kitkat13	Replies:6 :323	Latest by kitkat13 14 Jul 11
MPS - Should I send evidence with D11? I am, after what seems like an eternity, finally making an application for MPS. Having separated last August, I have been at loggerheads with my ex over money e ... 10 Jul 11, by malthouse Latest 10 Jul 11 by dukey	Replies:3 :443	Latest by dukey 10 Jul 11
Enforcing a court order At the last financial dispute hearing the judge ordered that my ex should sign over the house to my sole name in return for me paying of some of his debt, He wa ... 05 Jul 11, by lynne196640 Latest 06 Jul 11 by marsh6774	Replies:3 :594	Latest by marsh6774 06 Jul 11
Please help- Article 3(1) Hi, I've just received my petition back stating: "Your petition for divorce has not been issued for the following reason: At paragraph 3, ... 09 Jan 09, by cluelessfairy Latest 03 Jul 11 by dukey	Replies:4 :561	Latest by dukey 03 Jul 11
Separating in Scotland; can I divorce in England? Bit of an obscure one, this, but I'm hoping somebody might know the answer (else I'll have to pay for an English solicitor and ask!) I separated from m ... 21 Jun 11, by SilverFir Latest 22 Jun 11 by rubytuesday 1 2	Replies:7 :794	Latest by rubytuesday 22 Jun 11
Adultery We separated 4 years ago. She is living with a new partner and last year they had a baby. I do not want to wait for five years separation. I d ... 12 Jun 11, by bangyuk Latest 13 Jun 11 by dukey	Replies:3 :417	Latest by dukey 13 Jun 11
Ancillary Relief Neither my wife nor I can currently afford a lawyer. I want to press on with the divorce and deal with financial issues later on - probably next year. ... 12 Jun 11, by bangyuk Latest 12 Jun 11 by dukey	Replies:1 :458	Latest by dukey 12 Jun 11
Unreasonable behaviour objection Hi all, My STBX and I have been progressing very amicably up until this morning. We have no disagreement about childcare, finances or the fact that the ... 10 Jun 11, by Javez_tmf Latest 10 Jun 11 by Javez_tmf	Replies:6 :360	Latest by Javez_tmf 10 Jun 11
statement for children Q2 and 4: shared residency My ex and I have shared residence so am not quite sure how to answer Q2 and Q4 because there isn't a NRP. Do I just explain that we have 50/50 share? A ... 08 Jun 11, by sunshine23	Replies:0 :320
Judge has refused Petition / decree again My ex and I are trying to get divorced, fortunately we are on amicable terms and remaining friendly with each other and trying to move on with our lives. 06 Jun 11, by jf092 Latest 06 Jun 11 by pixy	Replies:3 :349	Latest by pixy 06 Jun 11
Form D10 questions Although my STBX is respondent, I usually have to do all the work, so asking the questions for him. Q 1B (b) - Does domiciled mean the country you were born ... 03 Jun 11, by listep	Replies:0 :482
Part 3 Jurisdiction for habitually resident Both parties fall under habitually resident (we were born in Europe, but have lived in UK for 10 years and were married in UK). My question is as well as the bo ... 31 May 11, by listep Latest 01 Jun 11 by listep	Replies:2 :373	Latest by listep 01 Jun 11
Unreasonable Behaviour Wording Please advise - it looks to me I am putting too much detailo for what should be obvious but obviously don't want to get it thrown out for not having the require ... 22 Mar 11, by listep Latest 31 May 11 by listep	Replies:5 :612	Latest by listep 31 May 11
Part 4 Other proceedings or arrangements D8 This is for the new Apr'11 D8 form. If there aren't any, do I just leave this blank or do I tick box 1 (There are and/or have been) and box 7 (no other proceedi ... 30 May 11, by listep Latest 31 May 11 by listep	Replies:2 :435	Latest by listep 31 May 11
The Prayer I'm going to use the Wiki Consent order as we have agreed our financial split. But should I tick the relevant boxes in the prayer on the D8 form in case he cha ... 10 May 11, by Forester Latest 26 May 11 by dukey 1 2	Replies:7 :817	Latest by dukey 26 May 11
Nisi I need to go and swear the affidavit for the Nisi. (I am Petitioner.) I have a few issues. Question 2. There were typos in the Petition which stbx poi ... 23 May 11, by pixy Latest 24 May 11 by .Charles	Replies:3 :535	Latest by .Charles 24 May 11
Dismissing a former Divorce Petition My partners wife petitioned for divorce back in 2002. Because she sited adultry as the reason for the break down my partner wouldn't sign the Petition. Rol ... 06 May 11, by rebeccakh Latest 09 May 11 by .Charles	Replies:1 :379	Latest by .Charles 09 May 11
DIY - Part 3 Jurisdiction - help please I live in England and have done all my life, my ex husband now lives in Eire (Ireland) (We were married in England, separated in 1979, own no property toget ... 30 Apr 11, by Dorset4me Latest 01 May 11 by Dorset4me	Replies:4 :470	Latest by Dorset4me 01 May 11
consent order My sol wants £1500 + vat to do a consent order which they now say is not in scope of their orig estimate. What is involved? Is it something I can DIY? ... 28 Apr 11, by bikeman Latest 29 Apr 11 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:11 :1140	Latest by .Charles 29 Apr 11
London Court Address's Maybe I being very dim here but from what I can see there are no London Divorce Courts in this list; 25 Apr 11, by minerva1961 Latest 25 Apr 11 by minerva1961	Replies:2 :567	Latest by minerva1961 25 Apr 11
deemed service Hi i am new to this forum. I have searched this website and the hmcs website but have not found the answers I need. I have already filed the divorce Petition on ... 22 Apr 11, by jj87 Latest 25 Apr 11 by dukey	Replies:5 :916	Latest by dukey 25 Apr 11
Next step Form E?? I am collecting the mind boggling information required for sorting out the finances, guided by what is required for Form E. Since it looks as though we are goi ... 20 Apr 11, by pixy Latest 20 Apr 11 by pixy	Replies:2 :347	Latest by pixy 20 Apr 11
Here we go again... So, as expected, X2B hasn't paid the divorce costs as set out in the court order we received post Ancillary Relief. I've sent him two letters requesting paymen ... 14 Apr 11, by White_Crow Latest 14 Apr 11 by White_Crow	Replies:4 :370	Latest by White_Crow 14 Apr 11
Legal advice please I have only myself to blame - when I filled out the D8 I made two typos, both on names, inc that of STBX. Does this affect the validity of the form? Do ... 10 Apr 11, by pixy Latest 12 Apr 11 by pixy 1 2	Replies:7 :767	Latest by pixy 12 Apr 11
ANCILLARY RELIEF My husband has filed for divorce. We cannot agree on a financial settlement. We are not using solicitors. I think my next stage is to apply for Anci ... 10 Apr 11, by wavingnotdrowning1 Latest 11 Apr 11 by eyes on horizon 1 2	Replies:7 :755	Latest by eyes on horizon 11 Apr 11

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