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notdavid
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07 Jan 10 #174417 by notdavid

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I have been living apart from my wife for 3 years (This time - we were apart for 4 years from '94 to '98) Our children are now independant and in their own homes and I feel that it's time to end the marriage and each take our share of our combined assets. As my wife is sitting on the greater portion (and will probably have to sell her house to pay me out) it is unlikely that she will co-operate. To further complicate the matter, I have tried to keep acrimony out of our relationship and naively attended family events and occasionally stayed at "her's" when it was unwise for me to drive home.

Has anyone any suggestions on the best way to go from here???

NellNoRegrets
Platinum Member

08 Jan 10 #174437 by NellNoRegrets

Reply from NellNoRegrets

You can divorce her now on the grounds you've been separated 2 years, but she'd need to consent.

I don't think if she didn't you wouldn't get a divorce - it would just take longer and cost more.

There's nothing wrong with trying to avoid acrimony or attending family gatherings.

Ultimately, if one party wants a divorce they'll get it, the other person can only drag things out and the only winners if they do are the lawyers.

Good luck.

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