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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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Position Statement Hello, Does anyone know where i can find a sample Position Statement? or a copy of one that has already been used. Many thanks, Jim. ... 06 Nov 10, by caped crusader Latest 08 Nov 10 by dukey	Replies:6 :674	Latest by dukey 08 Nov 10
Can you have a consent order with out a Divorce I want to get the financial side sorted as quickly as possible as I want to move on with my life. At the moment my wife live at the house, while I rent. We are ... 29 Oct 10, by bfd222 Latest 29 Oct 10 by MrsH2013	Replies:4 :345	Latest by MrsH2013 29 Oct 10
bayliff .. confusion Hi quick question... If the court bayliff has been trying to serve papers and the other party will not even answer the door... whats the next ... 28 Oct 10, by thebig_d Latest 28 Oct 10 by thebig_d	Replies:2 :589	Latest by thebig_d 28 Oct 10
Returning acknowledgement & swearing affadavit tog Hi Ex emailed to say received divorce Petition and signed answered everything etc. Apparantly he doesn't know the address of the court so aske ... 22 Oct 10, by SadEyes	Replies:0 :354
Did I do it right? Hi there Can I safely assume that as the divorce Petition has been acknowledged by the court and copy sent to ex that I filled it in all ok? Or if ther ... 19 Oct 10, by SadEyes Latest 20 Oct 10 by SadEyes	Replies:2 :325	Latest by SadEyes 20 Oct 10
Petition - Will I have to pay again? Hi I am about to send off today the divorce Petition and statement of arrangements to the courts. As there are no financial matters to be sort ... 14 Oct 10, by SadEyes Latest 14 Oct 10 by dukey	Replies:3 :374	Latest by dukey 14 Oct 10
How often do consent orders get rejected by court? Just wondering how often consent orders that two people have agreed on get rejected by the court? Also what the most common reasons for this are? Does ... 07 Sep 10, by GlosBabe Latest 12 Oct 10 by .Charles	Replies:4 :3718	Latest by .Charles 12 Oct 10
Filed the papers now what? Hi all I submitted the Petition a week last Friday to the local court. I am hoping this is a straight forward case, we have agreed we both want the divorce ... 11 Oct 10, by Han2611 Latest 11 Oct 10 by .Charles	Replies:2 :423	Latest by .Charles 11 Oct 10
Respondent address on Statement of Affairs for Chi Hi A bit confused with filling out the Statement of Affairs for Children. I am parent with care and receive child maintenance from ex and chil ... 07 Oct 10, by SadEyes Latest 08 Oct 10 by TBagpuss	Replies:1 :314	Latest by TBagpuss 08 Oct 10
consent order required? HI My wife and I are currently still co-habiting wioth our children. We have agreed to seperate but would like to avoid the costs of soliciotrs. To this end ... 21 Sep 10, by bikeman Latest 21 Sep 10 by Fiona	Replies:4 :439	Latest by Fiona 21 Sep 10
Posting petition to court Hi, hoping someone can give me a bit of guidance - I was planning on taking my Petition to the County Court, but just realised it's only open between 10 & 4 ... 14 Jul 10, by jxr Latest 17 Sep 10 by gingertips	Replies:3 :643	Latest by gingertips 17 Sep 10
Petition fee is now £340 hey all, just wanted to update you - I looked on HCMS today - fee for Petition is now £340 not £300. You may want to update the information here (on ... 17 Sep 10, by gingertips Latest 17 Sep 10 by totallylost	Replies:2 :324	Latest by totallylost 17 Sep 10
Unreasonable behaviour? Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anybody had divorced on grounds of unreasonable behaviour? I wanted a diy divorce to save costs, but now I am c ... 13 Sep 10, by rachellallen Latest 13 Sep 10 by Leo	Replies:1 :337	Latest by Leo 13 Sep 10
Documentation required by court for consent order? Please can anyone tell me if actual proof of income/pension transfer value is needed by the court in order for them to grant us a consent order? I purc ... 07 Sep 10, by GlosBabe Latest 07 Sep 10 by dukey	Replies:1 :359	Latest by dukey 07 Sep 10
Pros and Cons of stbx being litigant in person Hi, we had first hearing for finance in july where he had a barrister and me a solicitor. Now he has sacked his legal team and is litigant in person. Wh ... 26 Aug 10, by MontyPython Latest 30 Aug 10 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :496	Latest by LittleMrMike 30 Aug 10
Online divorce & contested divorce... Has anyone used the online legal services such as the National Family Law Practice in a divorce that is not straight-forward? I have contacted them and ... 16 Apr 10, by free2b Latest 26 Aug 10 by kitten24 1 2	Replies:8 :1382	Latest by kitten24 26 Aug 10
Filling in D80A Hi, I'm filling in my D84 & D80A. We have no children. Section 8. 9. 10. on the D80A is this all in regards to children? If so ca ... 23 Aug 10, by wills82 Latest 25 Aug 10 by wills82	Replies:3 :575	Latest by wills82 25 Aug 10
He wont respond Morning all I have found out where he lives and informed the court. They sent the paperwork to him in June and i recvd an email from him to say that h ... 14 Aug 10, by royal30 Latest 24 Aug 10 by royal30	Replies:3 :586	Latest by royal30 24 Aug 10
Help needed with grounds for UB Hi all, Im new here and I recently ordered the managed divorce service. I am now trying to list the grounds for Unreasonable behaviour. My soon to be ex is happ ... 12 Aug 10, by nabz90s Latest 13 Aug 10 by wazo	Replies:3 :326	Latest by wazo 13 Aug 10
.. ... 12 Aug 10, by notmuchlongernow Latest 12 Aug 10 by notmuchlongernow	Replies:2 :476	Latest by notmuchlongernow 12 Aug 10
After reciving letter from District judge Ok , My wife filed the Petition back in may and sworn in over the afidavid and 2 weeks ago we got (me being the respondant) "The district judge is not sati ... 07 Aug 10, by wolfy1964 Latest 08 Aug 10 by Ursa Major	Replies:2 :413	Latest by Ursa Major 08 Aug 10
Form D8 - Married Overseas Hi, I'm conducting a DIY divorce and filling out form D8. On question 1 it asks for place of marriage by entering the words in your marriage certificate aft ... 23 Jul 10, by davros Latest 28 Jul 10 by davros	Replies:4 :399	Latest by davros 28 Jul 10
divorce petition form d8 hello. just after a few answers. sorry if already been asked a hundred times.. started divorce Petition and am assuming for question 1 where it asks fo ... 06 Jul 10, by pixie83 Latest 07 Jul 10 by TBagpuss	Replies:1 :345	Latest by TBagpuss 07 Jul 10
Can I really Do It Myself OK - my position. Your thoughts please. - Separated 2 years. - Marital home already transfered to my name - ex off mortgage - he recieved share of ... 02 Jul 10, by SadEyes Latest 02 Jul 10 by eyes on horizon	Replies:1 :300	Latest by eyes on horizon 02 Jul 10
Served Affidavits from Applicant Hi, my friend is acting as a Litigant in Person and has been served 6 lengthy affidavits from Applicant and her family. All state alleged bad conduct, violence ... 30 Jun 10, by Maryelaine Latest 01 Jul 10 by Maryelaine	Replies:6 :370	Latest by Maryelaine 01 Jul 10
Help completing form D81 please. DIY divorce! Hi I would be eternally grateful for any help in completing form D81. Section 1 - Capital Resouces. What should I include here? All assets such ... 30 Jun 10, by kazlc Latest 30 Jun 10 by dukey	Replies:3 :4290	Latest by dukey 30 Jun 10
Giving a name to 'Person Unknown' in D80a Hi I have my Acknowledgement of Service and my D80a form. The co-respondent is currently named as person unknown. Can I now name them or is th ... 28 Jun 10, by mindspace Latest 28 Jun 10 by footy_fan73	Replies:1 :311	Latest by footy_fan73 28 Jun 10
Decree nisi DECLINED (adultery) I am the applicant. Separated May 2007. Moved out December 2007. Respondent, my husband, begun a new relationship. I am therefore divorcing ... 22 Jun 10, by books Latest 22 Jun 10 by books 1 2	Replies:13 :825	Latest by books 22 Jun 10
Form B and Consent Order (urgent...please....) Hello I have to send Form B to the court, but when we agree and sign on the concent order after sending the Form B, what's happened? The court ... 18 Jun 10, by moca Latest 19 Jun 10 by moca	Replies:3 :407	Latest by moca 19 Jun 10
Wording error on draft Consent Order? Could someone advise please whether the following wording is correct for inclusion on my draft consent order. It was supplied by an online company and am not su ... 18 Jun 10, by gledders Latest 18 Jun 10 by dukey	Replies:1 :329	Latest by dukey 18 Jun 10
Is the D37 totally final? Hi all, this is my first post so please be gentle. I have done my divorce myself using a book that I bought from WH Smith and it all has gone to plan so far ... 18 Jun 10, by gledders Latest 18 Jun 10 by dukey	Replies:3 :2064	Latest by dukey 18 Jun 10
Acknowledgement of Service D10 /Q6 & Q7 I have got D10 and now I am filling out the form. but Q6 & Q7, I have no idea what I should write. Q6 :When we agree financial issue, then ... 17 Jun 10, by moca Latest 18 Jun 10 by dukey 1 2	Replies:7 :1406	Latest by dukey 18 Jun 10
covering letter sorry...I have completely understand nothing about the process for the divorce. To send back Acknowledgement of Service 1: Do I have to write ... 17 Jun 10, by moca Latest 18 Jun 10 by moca	Replies:3 :405	Latest by moca 18 Jun 10
ex will defend petition unless no costs Hi all, AM just over the legal aid mark so trying to DIY divorce. My ex's sols have written stating that although he disagrees with the particulars(do ... 15 Jun 10, by gettingstronger Latest 16 Jun 10 by TBagpuss	Replies:3 :377	Latest by TBagpuss 16 Jun 10
Found out his new address Hi.. Just a quick question.. i now know where the ex lives which is different to the address i provided when i filed for divorce. How do i no ... 03 Jun 10, by royal30 Latest 04 Jun 10 by royal30	Replies:2 :575	Latest by royal30 04 Jun 10
The simplest, least costly divorce possible...? Married 23 years, 9 separated, 4 children. I believe I will be able to agree an amicable split with my wife. I gather I will need a consent order to ratify ... 03 Jun 10, by maggieman Latest 03 Jun 10 by wikivorce team	Replies:3 :305	Latest by wikivorce team 03 Jun 10
Is he legally married? Hi there My boyfriend married his wife 3 years ago in Mauritius. They were told that they didn't need to do any registering over here on their return. ... 01 Jun 10, by babycakes80 Latest 01 Jun 10 by dukey	Replies:1 :378	Latest by dukey 01 Jun 10
Identify signature D80A Affidavit Hello, I am having a problem with the third page of the affidavit (80A) where you need to identify the signatures of the respondent. The respo ... 16 May 10, by process Latest 22 May 10 by process	Replies:2 :335	Latest by process 22 May 10
Petitioner and respondent in same address I'm commencing the long and non-trivial journey through a divorce process. Can the Petitioner and the Respondant live in the same house, same address w ... 31 Jan 10, by anonym2010 Latest 21 May 10 by pixy 1 2	Replies:9 :1106	Latest by pixy 21 May 10
Consent order before divorce proceedings issued? Hi there I went to buy consent order forms online but it seems to imply that you need to have commenced divorce proceedings first - is that correct? I ... 08 Apr 10, by MrsH2013 Latest 21 May 10 by Stanlaw	Replies:3 :505	Latest by Stanlaw 21 May 10

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