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Discuss all aspects of Ancillary Relief: when and how to apply, and the various stages of the court process from disclosure through to a final hearing.

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Unredacted bank statements Hi all jusy received questionnaire replies from ex's solictor judge requested unredacted business bank statements from ex and his solictor has sent heav ... 26 Jan 21, by emlouw11 Latest 27 Jan 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :1246	Latest by hadenoughnow 27 Jan 21
Worst case scenario My partner separated from his ex 8 years ago, after 8 years together (5 years cohabiting, 2.5ish years married). The both worked and she received an inheritance ... 30 Dec 20, by Srossees Latest 16 Jan 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :832	Latest by hadenoughnow 16 Jan 21
FDR Skeleton Argument document I have heard that there is a Skeleton Argument document that is useful to submit on the day before so that judge can read before the hearing. Can you d ... 12 Dec 20, by xbot Latest 11 Jan 21 by fmchugha3d	Replies:6 :1605	Latest by fmchugha3d 11 Jan 21
Self ref and unbundled service Hi, Would it be advisable to self represent for financial settlement proceedings? Also, has anyone used unbundled service before and are they ... 04 Jan 21, by garymorris Latest 05 Jan 21 by .Charles	Replies:1 :556	Latest by .Charles 05 Jan 21
Decree Absolute before Financial proceedings are finalised Hi everyone, I have been reading this forum for some time now, and it has been really helpful to get some genuine information as I'm on a low budget an ... 12 Aug 20, by Gustaf Latest 04 Jan 21 by Gustaf	Replies:3 :803	Latest by Gustaf 04 Jan 21
Who to pay the settlement to? Our final hearing was Christmas week when I was ordered to pay my ex £20K. I had already given him £5K, so I now have to pay him £15K, within 28 days; howev ... 03 Jan 21, by M2020 Latest 03 Jan 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :589	Latest by hadenoughnow 03 Jan 21
Short Marriage So married for 2 1/2 years but lived together for only 8months. For 22 months of marriage wife stayed in Sri Lanka whilst visa was approved. During this time sh ... 27 Dec 20, by Graff Latest 28 Dec 20 by Graff	Replies:1 :608	Latest by Graff 28 Dec 20
Financial proceedings complete I had my final hearing 5 days ago. We were only married 14 months, but the financial settlement took 3 years to finalise. We’re both in our 60s, both housed ... 27 Dec 20, by M2020 Latest 27 Dec 20 by Vigorate	Replies:1 :638	Latest by Vigorate 27 Dec 20
Without Prejudice offer for FDR I would like to know how to send the Without Prejudice offer for financial settlement for FDR, is there a letter or template to fill out? Thanks ... 10 Dec 20, by xbot Latest 11 Dec 20 by .Charles	Replies:3 :1866	Latest by .Charles 11 Dec 20
Costs and N260 I am preparing my schedule of costs, form N260 for final hearing in a few weeks. I have received ad hoc advice from a solicitor and I have identified their cos ... 30 Nov 20, by M2020 Latest 06 Dec 20 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:7 :2645	Latest by .Charles 06 Dec 20
Enforcing Financial Order - non-cooperation from EX A final order by District Judge allows me to pay lump sum to Ex (raising funds from re-mortgage), with simultaneous vacation of home by Ex and transfer title fr ... 24 Nov 20, by nairsanty	Replies:0 :547
Filing and serving S25 statements S25 statements are due to be filed and served tomorrow, I have mine ready to go, but despite emailing the applicant’s solicitor a week ago, to confirm if the ... 22 Nov 20, by M2020 Latest 22 Nov 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :728	Latest by hadenoughnow 22 Nov 20
Delaying the degree absolute after degree nisi pronounced due to finances still The degree nisi has already been pronounced and the degree absolute can be issued this next week by the applicant in the divorce. As the respondent I a ... 16 Nov 20, by Lex123 Latest 18 Nov 20 by Lex123	Replies:3 :699	Latest by Lex123 18 Nov 20
How to request accurate Form E to be filed? My FDR is coming up in a few weeks. My ex has not filled in their Form E correctly, missing key information relating to their new marital status. I raised this ... 17 Nov 20, by AlanPartridge Latest 17 Nov 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :634	Latest by hadenoughnow 17 Nov 20
Items not listed in FormE but discovered later We have already filed Form E and financial disclosure and had the FDA. We have already exchanged questionnaires and replies and are at the supplementary sta ... 15 Oct 20, by denpat Latest 14 Nov 20 by denpat	Replies:5 :748	Latest by denpat 14 Nov 20
Clean break order wording Hi My ex and I are in the process of completing a consent order for a clean break. We're both on tight finances so can't afford a solicitor and I wondered i ... 11 Nov 20, by erikab87 Latest 13 Nov 20 by .Charles	Replies:1 :554	Latest by .Charles 13 Nov 20
Critical illness question. My husband and I are separating and we are having a dispute with regard to the division of our home. 14 years ago I was diagnosed with Multiple Scleros ... 03 Nov 20, by Itallgottoomuch Latest 03 Nov 20 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :526	Latest by WYSPECIAL 03 Nov 20
Form A Hi everyone and thanks in advance for your help. The family Court has granted a decree NiSA for my ex unreasonable behaviour and I started an application fo ... 20 Oct 20, by Deflorio Latest 24 Oct 20 by Deflorio	Replies:2 :610	Latest by Deflorio 24 Oct 20
Form E, full of lies I have just received an incomplete form E (which seems to be normal, looking at the forum). However, in addition to missing information there are a few ... 19 Oct 20, by Gustaf	Replies:0 :580
Ex hasn't filled out Form E completely! Hi all, I'm sure that this topic has been discussed before many times but just for my sake if someone could shed a little light? My ex and I h ... 21 Sep 20, by littleproblems Latest 19 Oct 20 by Stymied	Replies:2 :1386	Latest by Stymied 19 Oct 20
Finances Hi So I was married for 2 years and wife came to UK after 11 months, so we actually only lived together for 9 months. We have no joint assets. ... 13 Oct 20, by Graff Latest 15 Oct 20 by Ghosted	Replies:4 :640	Latest by Ghosted 15 Oct 20
Financial remedy Good afternoon. I submitted my divorce which was ignored but I had proof of receipt. It is in the process of deemed service with the court. My solicitor ... 08 Oct 20, by Williamwallace Latest 12 Oct 20 by Williamwallace	Replies:2 :652	Latest by Williamwallace 12 Oct 20
Delay FDR Hello, my FDR is on the 3rd of November and I I have just been diagnosed with colon cancer. As you can imagine I’m finding it hard enough representing my self ... 09 Oct 20, by Juneunderpants Latest 10 Oct 20 by Juneunderpants	Replies:2 :600	Latest by Juneunderpants 10 Oct 20
Inheritance got divorced 10 years ago after 18 years decree absolute done then no financial order just got inheritance like a house all kids are over 18 can ex claim my hou ... 27 Sep 20, by N290210 Latest 29 Sep 20 by N290210 1 2	Replies:10 :1415	Latest by N290210 29 Sep 20
D81 Form Advice Hi My ex and I have agreed the particulars for a consent order and i am just waiting on the draft to be sent to me to approve. In the meantime they hav ... 22 Sep 20, by oceanlava	Replies:0 :543
Conducts Where can I get a list of Conducts that are allowable for Divorce Financial Remedy? ... 19 Sep 20, by xbot Latest 21 Sep 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :617	Latest by hadenoughnow 21 Sep 20
URGENT PLEASE!: How to withdraw D11 application to set aside a consent order I signed a Consent order that was sealed on 5 March 2020. My decree absolute came though on 3 Jun 2020. I had a family business with my wife up until November 2 ... 12 Sep 20, by Trebor1234	Replies:0 :972
Form D81 Completing the form D81 and there are no problems except for one matter. My grandfather set up a Discretionary Trust in the 1990's and I am included as one of t ... 31 Aug 20, by dingalo Latest 09 Sep 20 by dingalo	Replies:2 :558	Latest by dingalo 09 Sep 20
First hearing - ex non compliant First hearing is later this month. I've sent my ex my Form E and paperwork but haven't had theirs and emails from my solicitor go un-answered. It can't be ok to ... 03 Aug 20, by Flower64 Latest 07 Sep 20 by Flower64	Replies:3 :749	Latest by Flower64 07 Sep 20
S25 statement I’m preparing my S25 statement for the final hearing, I know what to write under each section, (I think) but do I need to attach supporting documents for each ... 29 Aug 20, by M2020 Latest 06 Sep 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :532	Latest by hadenoughnow 06 Sep 20
Partner not engaging in Financial remedy proceedings Hi, Please can you advise me on what steps I can take to get a Clean Break order as cheaply and quickly as possible. I have begun Financial Remedy ... 06 Sep 20, by AMdiv Latest 06 Sep 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :689	Latest by hadenoughnow 06 Sep 20
compulsory to submit Form H Schedule of cost before FDR, if self representing Hello, I am self representing and ex has got solicitor to represent, Solicitor has submitter form H but do I need to submit form H as well or not as there is no ... 27 Aug 20, by newdivorce	Replies:0 :513
Looks like this is the route I'm taking Have tried to get my STBXW to assist with the consent order and D180 form. To the point where I have more recently (2 weeks ago) even printed out the forms wit ... 27 Aug 20, by el_johnstone Latest 27 Aug 20 by el_johnstone	Replies:3 :545	Latest by el_johnstone 27 Aug 20
Advice needed, please! hi, I'll try make this as short as possible. My partner and his ex were married for 12 years, no kids. Marital home had been sold, £100k equity. 24 Aug 20, by Needthistobeover!	Replies:0 :603
Statement of issues Hi, My FDA will take place on 16-11-2020 on I'm working on completing the various documents. Form E is nearly done, so now I'm focussing on the sta ... 21 Aug 20, by Gustaf	Replies:0 :654
remote hearing due to Covid I'm representing myself at the 1st appointment on 5th August. It will be done remotely. What do I need for my computer so I can attend the hearing via computer? ... 11 Jul 20, by Mary Magdalen Latest 20 Aug 20 by diamond74 1 2	Replies:8 :1607	Latest by diamond74 20 Aug 20
Priority court directions or family procedure rules? Independent valuer has provided property valuation report. Court directions stipulate specific date by which written questions are to be put to the valuer, howe ... 14 Aug 20, by M2020 Latest 17 Aug 20 by .Charles	Replies:3 :533	Latest by .Charles 17 Aug 20
Too late in the day and no merit in proceeding Just had my FDA. The District Judge wasn't interested in the questionnaires etc just that she is considering striking out the application because it's "too ... 05 Aug 20, by Mary Magdalen Latest 08 Aug 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :644	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Aug 20
FDA and FDR combined anyone had a combine FDA and FDR due to a court error ? I have received both notices for the same day court is not replying/clarifying therefore i ... 04 Aug 20, by Thirtysomething Latest 08 Aug 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :506	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Aug 20
No questionnaire ordered at FDA Hi Form E received from ex very poor-not unusual Questionnaire 7 pages as error or lack of evidence in every section At FDA ex over talked ... 10 May 20, by Soon to be free Latest 04 Aug 20 by Soon to be free	Replies:2 :567	Latest by Soon to be free 04 Aug 20

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