DIY divorce and form A

Is the £10k lump sum all she wants or is there more?

Did you cohabit before you married?

The rule of thumb is that you each take out what you put in when the marriage is short and childless. Often we suggest some 'go away' cash to ensure you get a Consent Order. This depends on affordability and would usually be say deposit and six months rent. It also takes into account the potential costs of going through the courts - which can be a lot more than £10k if you are represented.

Even if she has applied to the courts, you should be looking to settle all the way through.

Hadenoughnow

Hi, no we did not cohabit.

Not only this but she took majority of what she brought in (plus extra) when she vacated the property.

The lump sum also represents a large majority of my cash savings, and other than a few "valuable" items, that's pretty much everything I have.