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D81 Form I’m not sure if I’m in the correct category, but I received a D81 form from my ex husband, we divorced almost 2 years ago. I haven’t received any document ... 19 Aug 21, by He1620	Replies:0 :718
fixed fee company I have been in financial settlement negotiations with my ex-husband via my solicitor for a good 18 months, to the tune of £9k in fees (none for him, he is self ... 11 Aug 21, by DLAYLKM Latest 11 Aug 21 by DLAYLKM	Replies:2 :527	Latest by DLAYLKM 11 Aug 21
Form E questions Hi my stbx has filed his Form E but omitted to put in £15,000 he inherited. I have a letter of the solicitors which states he received it but the solicitor i ... 28 Jun 21, by Mitzies	Replies:0 :613
What personal data are opposing solicitors allowed to retain? I was a litigant in person during my divorce proceedings and the financial settlement which are now concluded. My former partner's solicitors requested a lot of ... 16 May 21, by Arnie999	Replies:0 :557
Fault/Negligence? Can anyone recommend a no win no fee firm to examine whether there is a case of legal negligence against my partner's solicitors.. Thanks al ... 30 Apr 21, by alreid1612 Latest 10 May 21 by alreid1612	Replies:6 :794	Latest by alreid1612 10 May 21
Fault/Negligence? This is not a letter I ever wanted to write. However the consequences of my partner losing a variations order proceedings are catastrophic. Legal fees of >£ ... 20 Apr 21, by alreid1612	Replies:0 :595
Change of Solicitors Hello can someone advise on changing soliciors. I have an FDR coming up in four weeks, I have asked for copy of my ex wife's updated form E, informatio ... 13 Apr 18, by stay positive Latest 18 Apr 21 by ConfusedCash 1 2	Replies:8 :1991	Latest by ConfusedCash 18 Apr 21
Tennents in common urgent Can a tennants in common be disputed. I've just signed a 50/50 split on house but my partner said if you leave me I'll dispute it and win as I can proved yo ... 15 Apr 21, by Madjon12 Latest 15 Apr 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :687	Latest by hadenoughnow 15 Apr 21
insurance Well the impossible has happened. The opposition won the case despite the home team describing it as appalling and unsound. And now the permission to appeal has ... 07 Apr 21, by alreid1612	Replies:0 :691
Is my marriage void? Hi, I have married my wife a year ago. And writhin couple weeks she was threatening me with divorce. I believe she was just after my money and my business. 03 Apr 21, by Mr M’bare Latest 05 Apr 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :869	Latest by hadenoughnow 05 Apr 21
Paid TOO much for legal advice? (surely) How to complain? Hi, A simple case dragged out for 18 months, no efforts by either solicitor to settle out of court that i can determine, quoted £2,000-3250 - and so far its £ ... 13 Mar 21, by WikiMonkey Latest 13 Mar 21 by WikiMonkey	Replies:2 :628	Latest by WikiMonkey 13 Mar 21
Unhappy with solicitors-advice Hello, I started my divorce process (I am the applicant) in 2019 and had my FDR towards the end of 2020. I have changed solicitors twice and both occasions ... 18 Jan 21, by Moosavi Latest 03 Feb 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :915	Latest by hadenoughnow 03 Feb 21
Changing solicitors after misinformation tactics Evening My partner has changed her solicitor ,that has basically bullied and blatantly lied all the way through 6 months of letters to me. We are n ... 17 Dec 20, by dulciedo Latest 18 Dec 20 by dulciedo	Replies:2 :741	Latest by dulciedo 18 Dec 20
Barrister Fees Hi, My FDR court hearing was postponed 42 hrs before it was meant to happen by the court due to a judge not being available. The barrister has charged ... 06 Dec 20, by ThereWillBeLight Latest 07 Dec 20 by ThereWillBeLight	Replies:2 :1591	Latest by ThereWillBeLight 07 Dec 20
Decree nisi absolute advise I have a decree nisi from 2006 which states when my daughter leaves ft education i have to sell the property. Paragraph c of the order states with effect f ... 05 Dec 20, by distress Latest 05 Dec 20 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :533	Latest by wikivorce team 05 Dec 20
Complain Solicitor conduct and Dispute Solicitor Bill Hi, I am going through divorce, long story short, I applied through this solicitor she charged me fixed fee for Divorce case, She applied the petition witho ... 22 Oct 20, by divorcehelp2020 Latest 01 Dec 20 by Vigorate 1 2	Replies:10 :1563	Latest by Vigorate 01 Dec 20
When have to use solicitor - court I have done the Form E so far without a solicitor, but ex has a solicitor and also arranged court hearing I want to reduce costs, when is a must to get ... 28 Nov 20, by Nebulus Latest 29 Nov 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :659	Latest by hadenoughnow 29 Nov 20
Spectacular Negligence? Long story sideways to give you some background, the fmh and adjoining land is allocated for building development. My x wants to buy me out for a bargain price, ... 21 Oct 20, by Lizzie2910 Latest 22 Oct 20 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:7 :1348	Latest by .Charles 22 Oct 20
Ex's Solicitor 30months and almost at the final stage however my STBX Solicitor has emailed a broker to get enhanced/ impaired life annuities in regard to the pension sharing< ... 28 Sep 20, by VeeCee Latest 28 Sep 20 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :609	Latest by WYSPECIAL 28 Sep 20
Drafting a consent order Hello - I would like to apply for a divorce and would need a consent order drafted shortly after. My husband and I do not have children and liabilities. Our ... 19 Aug 20, by AnnaK Latest 19 Aug 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :660	Latest by hadenoughnow 19 Aug 20
Non existant Form E.... This may be a common problem but i'm not sure as to how serious this is getting (or got)! I have got a court date lined up on the 24th August with the supposed ... 20 Jul 20, by russw	Replies:0 :581
Property I am selling my house to move into new house with fiance. He's sold his house and has a deposit of £375000 deposit for new, he's going to get a small mortgage ... 16 Jun 20, by Madjon12 Latest 17 Jun 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :536	Latest by rubytuesday 17 Jun 20
barristers Hi, has anyone had problems with their barrister/solicitor being rude and aggressive and giving a bad service? 18 Oct 19, by waynekerr Latest 15 Jun 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:4 :1109	Latest by hadenoughnow 15 Jun 20
NEW Divorce and separation bill ETA heello i left husband with 2 children ( age 4 , age 8 ). would like no fault divorce. talking to online divorce company they say Law will not be pa ... 05 May 20, by IndianWife Latest 06 May 20 by Vigorate	Replies:1 :679	Latest by Vigorate 06 May 20
SYBX solictor My STBX solicitor ( this is his second one ) is constantly asking for my medical records , they have had them 3 times including letters from my GP and my Renal ... 02 May 20, by VeeCee Latest 02 May 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :577	Latest by hadenoughnow 02 May 20
Need an advice on Homerights ,where to seek help!! Hi , I am a new member of wikivorce.I don’t even know where to start. Right now i am living seperately from my husband(married for 10 years) ... 18 Apr 20, by kj11 Latest 18 Apr 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :672	Latest by hadenoughnow 18 Apr 20
Intimidating behaviour by the ex's barrister. In the last hearing, my ex-wife's barrister met me in the waiting room (before the hearing) under the pretext of discussing the day's proceedings and at the end ... 16 Apr 20, by dadlovesu Latest 16 Apr 20 by dadlovesu	Replies:2 :642	Latest by dadlovesu 16 Apr 20
Good Solicitor urgently needed Could anyone please, recommend a good, clever, reasonably priced solicitor in Oxfordshire/ Northamptonshire/ Buckinghamshire area? I could travel further for a ... 16 Feb 20, by Scarlet69 Latest 17 Feb 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :815	Latest by hadenoughnow 17 Feb 20
Solicitor conflict of interest?? Hi I have been divorced for about 6 years I have 2 children aged 16 and 13. There is a court order in place which allows me to have them stay with me for 104 ni ... 12 Feb 20, by herb21 Latest 13 Feb 20 by .Charles	Replies:1 :788	Latest by .Charles 13 Feb 20
Solicitor's Negligence, your thoughts? Hello, My partner separated from his wife 10 years ago. They were married in England and lived all of their lives together in England. His wife moved ... 05 Feb 20, by LisaW	Replies:0 :634
Personality Disorder Can anyone advise as to how I can obtain a solicitor to deal with a person with Personality Disorder. Many Thanks ... 02 Dec 19, by lucylou01 Latest 06 Dec 19 by .Charles	Replies:4 :752	Latest by .Charles 06 Dec 19
Challenging my legal costs can I ask you how I would go about complaining to my solicitors about incurring the my ex-partner's legal costs in the first place - let me explain! I initially ... 10 Dec 11, by acfair Latest 13 Nov 19 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:11 :1701	Latest by .Charles 13 Nov 19
Freedom of information with UK Solicitors Hello folks, I recently signed an occupation order so my wife could stay in our house with the kids alongside some undertakings as part of her request ... 30 Oct 19, by numpy123	Replies:0 :610
Complaining At the end of the process I wish to report the opposition's solicitors to the appropriate regulatory authority. How do I do this ie who do I write to. Second, t ... 09 Oct 19, by alreid1612 Latest 11 Oct 19 by alreid1612 1 2	Replies:11 :1546	Latest by alreid1612 11 Oct 19
Need Legal Aid Solicitor (KENT) What do I need to do to undo a fraudulent divorce? I need to settle the financial order first? Brief Outline of Reasons Supporting Request for Review 07 Oct 19, by Johankirchner Latest 07 Oct 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :847	Latest by rubytuesday 07 Oct 19
My stbe wont respond I am right at the start of the process- but I have appointed a solicitor and she has requested a number of documents (relating to his business and properties he ... 06 Oct 19, by Lindsbil Latest 06 Oct 19 by Under60	Replies:1 :903	Latest by Under60 06 Oct 19
Ex's solicitors questions Hi As we could not agree -I applied to court for financial remedy ( still waiting for next stage) I keep getting emails from his solicitor asking; W ... 12 Sep 19, by fresh start Latest 12 Sep 19 by fresh start	Replies:2 :681	Latest by fresh start 12 Sep 19
Direct Access Hi Has anyone used a Direct Access Barrister? if so, what questions should I ask, what are the charges? and how do I know if they are good ... any advice wo ... 06 Sep 19, by Moto12 Latest 09 Sep 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :639	Latest by hadenoughnow 09 Sep 19
What should I be asking? Quick background I’m 38 stbx is 51 Together for 18 years married for nearly 13 We have a 16 year old daughter Have two mortgages The ... 24 Aug 19, by Lindsbil Latest 29 Aug 19 by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:10 :1476	Latest by WYSPECIAL 29 Aug 19
Cutting A Client Loose? A simple question: Under what circumstances will a solicitor cut their client loose? That is, simply refuse to continue to advise/represent them? ... 18 Aug 19, by TammyJ Latest 19 Aug 19 by TammyJ	Replies:4 :692	Latest by TammyJ 19 Aug 19

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