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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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Deficiencies Hi, can anyone help with the following please. Questionnaires were sent out 6 months ago, but not exchanged until recently due to Covid. We have now ... 20 Feb 21, by Hadenough123 Latest 24 Feb 21 by Hadenough123	Replies:2 :745	Latest by Hadenough123 24 Feb 21
Decree Nisi - what to do if petitioner doesnt appl Hiya, if Petitioner hasnät applied for Decree Nisi for more than 8 months. What can respondent do to speed up the process? Thans! ... 11 Jul 11, by Catho Latest 07 Jan 21 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:12 :4230	Latest by .Charles 07 Jan 21
Private Pensions Is there an Application Form I can fill in, to get access to how much money is in my Ex-Husbands Personal Private Pension, without going through the Courts. As ... 16 Nov 20, by Deeoz	Replies:0 :629
Help with wording please: Unreasonable Behaviour Hi, I would like some help and advice on the wording for unreasonable behaviour - is the below enough: In January 2020 the respondent was found to ... 11 Nov 20, by tryingtobeamicable Latest 14 Nov 20 by MarcusFox	Replies:1 :973	Latest by MarcusFox 14 Nov 20
married in St Lucia I got married in St Lucia in 1987, I am assuming that the marriage is legally binding in the U.K. I now want to get a divorce, do I go about it in the normal wa ... 19 Jun 08, by robbo3921 Latest 14 Nov 20 by Raghad00 1 2	Replies:9 :5820	Latest by Raghad00 14 Nov 20
Form A (to approve consent order) Hi Everybody, I've been granted 'decree of nisi' and I am in the process of doing the paper work for the Consent Order. My ex-partner and I have full a ... 27 Aug 20, by ann_p Latest 06 Sep 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :934	Latest by hadenoughnow 06 Sep 20
Form g Hi all, I’m new here so please forgive me. I have to file a concise statement of the apparent issues in marriage. A chronology, a questionnaire setting out fu ... 14 Aug 20, by Topcat17 Latest 14 Aug 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :843	Latest by rubytuesday 14 Aug 20
Financial dispute resolution I have just attended the first hearing vi a telephone. My divorce was twenty years ago and we never settled finances. I know I left ex with money i ... 28 Jul 20, by Ersuf	Replies:0 :829
Help unreasonable Behaviour wording Hi I am filing for divorce on the ground of unreasonable behavior but my wife won't sign. I would like advice on the following wording as unsure if the cour ... 05 Oct 19, by Krish_m Latest 23 Jul 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:4 :1273	Latest by rubytuesday 23 Jul 20
when its doesnt work Went to mediation last year, only initial first meeting. Ex only provided payslips and refused to answer most questions. Now several letters back and forth, ... 13 Jul 20, by jemma12345 Latest 14 Jul 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :701	Latest by hadenoughnow 14 Jul 20
Consent Order - approximate costs? Hello, My STBX and I would like to draw up a consent order so neither of us have a claim on each other's assets in future (assuming that's what it's for - t ... 24 Jun 20, by Mouse in the House Latest 24 Jun 20 by .Charles	Replies:2 :880	Latest by .Charles 24 Jun 20
Removing Spouse's name from Property Deeds Hi everyone, My husband deserted me almost 10 years ago and since then I have managed all property matters, mortgage, repairs etc. on my own. I heard t ... 07 Jan 20, by Korinne Latest 19 Jun 20 by Korinne	Replies:6 :1242	Latest by Korinne 19 Jun 20
Unreasonable behaviour wording Hello, I am about to apply for divorce on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour as I do not want to wait the 2years. I would like to do it as amicably ... 18 May 20, by Rose1001 Latest 20 May 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :961	Latest by hadenoughnow 20 May 20
D8 section 7.2 Hi, Looking at using the following wording for section 7.2 of the D8 form, can someone advise if this is ok? Also it states (if necessary, con ... 25 Feb 20, by s_a_r	Replies:0 :854
DIY Divorce Northern Ireland Has anyone any experience of DIY Divorce in Northern Ireland? Would appreciate some help in completing forms. I am the Petitioner in this case. 05 Oct 19, by freeme1 Latest 07 Nov 19 by horticulturewife	Replies:1 :963	Latest by horticulturewife 07 Nov 19
Can I do it? Greetings all, new here. Just wondering if someone would be able to offer some advice or guidance please. I live in Scotland and have been separated fr ... 26 Oct 19, by redracingcar5 Latest 27 Oct 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :915	Latest by rubytuesday 27 Oct 19
Exchange of form e questionnaires Hi - I’m looking for some advice on the following issue : I’m representing myself as the respondent with my wife being represented by solicitors, 02 Oct 19, by Andrew1961	Replies:0 :830
what date I need to put in on decree absolute appl Hi Guys, I need some help, I ve confused about the date I need to write on DECREE ABSOLUTE form..Our decree nisi date is 19/08/19.6wk+1day date is 01/10 ... 29 Sep 19, by max1964 Latest 30 Sep 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :700	Latest by rubytuesday 30 Sep 19
Divorce I would like to know my husband have applied divorce in abroad we shifted abroad with him 6 yrs back with our child who is 8 now our registration wedding done i ... 25 Aug 19, by Nandini	Replies:0 :626
change of name hi, i have filed for divorce and my wife has recieved the papers, she told me the day she recieved them that she will be contesting the divorce, since then she ... 02 Jul 19, by gray1971 Latest 04 Jul 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :702	Latest by hadenoughnow 04 Jul 19
D80b Question 4 Help Please Hi I've filed for divorce on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour, and are currently filling in the D80b form, whilst I wait to hear the outcome of th ... 08 May 19, by stripe123	Replies:0 :1025
Scottish Ordinary Divorce (Initial Writ Form G1) I am trying to find examples of the G1 form in the resources section but cannot find them anywhere. Are the resources only for England and Wales? In Scotland, o ... 13 Mar 17, by Scotch Egg Latest 02 May 19 by LisaW	Replies:6 :2243	Latest by LisaW 02 May 19
Deemed service D11 Can anyone please tell me if I can use the summary of my mediation as the proof that the respondent has receive the divorce paper? during the medication , he to ... 04 Feb 19, by Confused3	Replies:0 :752
Some questions for Form D8 before I send off Hi, i just need to clarify a few things. Firstly, I have two marriage certificates I expect that is one each for us as they are the same but different ... 11 Jan 19, by DrPepper Latest 11 Jan 19 by DrPepper	Replies:2 :659	Latest by DrPepper 11 Jan 19
Help on unreasonable behaviour on form D8 Hi all, i'm a little stuck on this bit. The side notes say: Behaviour cannot be used if you lived together as a couple for a period, or periods, totalling more ... 08 Jan 19, by DrPepper Latest 09 Jan 19 by DrPepper	Replies:2 :970	Latest by DrPepper 09 Jan 19
HELP, where do i start? I'm sorry this has probably been asked a million times. Been separated from husband for a few months and we wanted to make a start on a DIY divorce but no idea ... 08 Jan 19, by DrPepper Latest 08 Jan 19 by DrPepper	Replies:5 :712	Latest by DrPepper 08 Jan 19
Confusion over D80a FFS. The worst bit about getting divorced isn't the not inconsiderable emotional and financial drain, it's the cocking admin! PLEEEEEEASE can someone help m ... 29 Dec 18, by vardo252 Latest 30 Dec 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :684	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Dec 18
Stuck in one of the stages of divorce Hi. I'm doing a DIY divorce Sent in the completed Application for divorce, and paid in full Straight forward divorce, no children or funds to separate,< ... 27 Sep 18, by Care Latest 27 Sep 18 by Under60	Replies:1 :661	Latest by Under60 27 Sep 18
Representing myself I need some help please. I’ve got a deadline of 19th September to complete Form E. My solicitors costs are unmanageable and I’m thinking of going it alone. ... 29 Aug 18, by Zeusthegod Latest 04 Sep 18 by Zeusthegod	Replies:2 :645	Latest by Zeusthegod 04 Sep 18
Completing Form D10, Acknowledgement of Service The sample D10 specifies that an address in England or Wales is required for service. Given that the Respondent lives abroad and the divorce is amicable, can th ... 02 May 14, by philipk Latest 22 Jun 18 by dxja932	Replies:1 :878	Latest by dxja932 22 Jun 18
Worried about starting proceedings I have all the forms printed and ready to go and my wife has said she'll agree as long as I pay all fees. I'm happy to pay to get away from her but I'm scared s ... 23 Apr 18, by Rapter6 Latest 22 May 18 by TRT	Replies:2 :726	Latest by TRT 22 May 18
apply for absolute but nisi was over 4 years ago Hi never thought I would be back on this very helpful site but,I was petitioner with no solicitor and filed for divorce in 2013.I got a letter saying, nisi had ... 03 May 18, by Bemused1 Latest 04 May 18 by Bemused1	Replies:2 :677	Latest by Bemused1 04 May 18
Name change Hi Today I received my petition. However I changed my name by deed poll last year to my maiden name and the petition is in my married name. What should ... 27 Apr 18, by Apple2018 Latest 28 Apr 18 by Apple2018	Replies:2 :698	Latest by Apple2018 28 Apr 18
Restarting a divorce Hi All, I'm the currently petitioner in a DIY divorce for adultery. Unfortunately I made a mistake with a date on the form and didn't know how to respo ... 09 Apr 18, by nafwaz	Replies:0 :639
Any stumbling blocks I should be aware of? Hi all I am planning to do my own divorce (except the financial court order part). Does anyone have any advice of what I should be careful of? ... 21 Feb 18, by joebloggs45 Latest 21 Feb 18 by Charlie222	Replies:5 :770	Latest by Charlie222 21 Feb 18
when to ask for Consent Order to be sent. Hi, Today the court - by letter - has set our Decree Nisi hearing for 30th November. The letter states that we have enough evidence to allow this to be ... 21 Nov 17, by Footy1234	Replies:0 :627
DIY Divorce. Next Step. I have had one meeting with a solicitor, after which he wrote me a letter with the 'intended purpose to assist in direct negotiations with husband' I n ... 22 Oct 17, by Visselly Latest 22 Oct 17 by Visselly	Replies:2 :694	Latest by Visselly 22 Oct 17
New D8 Form question Hi I'm unsure what to tick: On section 5.1 Do I select the top and bottom reasons, and nothing else, since we both live and work in the UK onl ... 25 Aug 17, by janeuk	Replies:0 :702
DIY clean break Hi I am the petitioner and doing it with no solicitors involved on both sides. I have the prenouncement date for decree nisi which is sept 1st. We ha ... 16 Aug 17, by Vixx777 Latest 16 Aug 17 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :960	Latest by hadenoughnow 16 Aug 17
Step-by step guidance for forms D84 and D80b Hello, I've had a look through the forum posts concerning forms D84 and D80b, and there's lots of great information on specific questions, etc... B ... 07 Nov 10, by Strummer Latest 07 Aug 17 by rahmanrai 1 2 3	Replies:14 :9174	Latest by rahmanrai 07 Aug 17

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