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Ancillary Relief 5721 topics

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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FDA Today Didn't go at all as I've read the first hearing should go. judge couldnt open the respondant husbands documents, he didn't seem bothered. Judge said inher ... 27 Jun 22, by Lipstickandlollipops Latest 09 Jul 22 by Lipstickandlollipops	Replies:2 :479	Latest by Lipstickandlollipops 09 Jul 22
Do I need to delay financial order Hi, just had family court first hearing for custody of my child. I currently only have 1 night in 14. The next hearing is not till November. But my ex also want ... 05 Jul 22, by Carwyn10 Latest 06 Jul 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :604	Latest by rubytuesday 06 Jul 22
Ex made D11 for my Credit history files Before the Final hearing , Ex made a D11 application to the court for ordering my Credit history file and appointment of forensic experts accounts for my busi ... 01 Jul 22, by enm1sg-sandy Latest 04 Jul 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :630	Latest by hadenoughnow 04 Jul 22
Trustee in Bankruptcy role in Divorce Hi, I am self litigant in FDR proceedings in the High Court. The only asset to divide is the matrimonial home. My ex wife did not work or contribute any money a ... 21 Jun 22, by Thisistough	Replies:0 :306
Inherited Assets So I found out today the absolute was made final in January, I have had nothing from the court. I only know because I emailed about a week ago and asked where w ... 12 Jun 20, by Lipstickandlollipops Latest 14 Jun 22 by Lipstickandlollipops	Replies:5 :887	Latest by Lipstickandlollipops 14 Jun 22
Salary Disparity From what I gather, nowadays the financial part of divorce is based upon 'NEEDS' so if this is true, and both parties can pay live in a suitable house and pay t ... 13 Jun 22, by Frank86 Latest 14 Jun 22 by Rickoshea	Replies:2 :857	Latest by Rickoshea 14 Jun 22
Business Value I have been separated now approx 2 years 9 months, I set up a Ltd company 6 months prior to separation and it didn't start trading until 5 months after separati ... 10 Jun 22, by Fidget123 Latest 11 Jun 22 by Fidget123	Replies:2 :515	Latest by Fidget123 11 Jun 22
how to claim legal costs for the divorce Dear friends Despite promising to pay all the legal expenses in writing, the respondent has failed. I have incurred significant legal fees . wh ... 22 May 22, by mm Latest 23 May 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :678	Latest by rubytuesday 23 May 22
Consent Order - CTSC or local court? Hi, I have a divorce case with Bury court and it was a paper based application as opposed to online application with HMCTS. I now intend to se ... 10 May 22, by garymorris	Replies:0 :456
Ex playing Dirty tricks to Influence the judge and court hearing We both are mature Asian Indian LIP in their 50s and Ex is represented by herself in the D11 finacial court hearing as she has not complied with the FDA court o ... 03 Apr 22, by enm1sg-sandy Latest 05 Apr 22 by enm1sg-sandy	Replies:2 :966	Latest by enm1sg-sandy 05 Apr 22
Final Hearing - Open offer As per the court order , I have to make the OPEN OFFER to Ex 6 week before the final hearing Question: IN my open offer before the final hearing if I ... 03 Apr 22, by enm1sg-sandy Latest 05 Apr 22 by .Charles	Replies:1 :949	Latest by .Charles 05 Apr 22
Simple Question Hi All To some this is a very basic question but one I simply cannot find an answer for. Does the court post a copy of Form A application with the date ... 01 Apr 22, by Lipstickandlollipops Latest 02 Apr 22 by Lipstickandlollipops	Replies:2 :592	Latest by Lipstickandlollipops 02 Apr 22
Final hearing bundle.. Help I have to prepare the final bundle for court. I've read the practice directions 27a but don't fully understand what is being asked of me. ... 14 Mar 22, by s3xyfi Latest 21 Mar 22 by seeingawaythrough	Replies:1 :822	Latest by seeingawaythrough 21 Mar 22
Income Disparity 11 years ago I made the mistake of marrying someone with little to no ambition in the workplace who then proceeded to become increasingly controlling at home an ... 19 Mar 22, by ExH2B Latest 20 Mar 22 by ExH2B	Replies:2 :978	Latest by ExH2B 20 Mar 22
Final Hearing...Strange one Hi Folks, A very strange situation that I find myself in as the Applicant. FDR hearing took place in Nov 2021 where the Respondent did a no-sh ... 22 Feb 22, by Sonny1977	Replies:0 :676
FDA Hearing Hi All This is my first time posting after finding this great website today and I'm hoping someone can help with a few questions I have. I'm n ... 07 Feb 22, by smiledownonme	Replies:0 :640
Impact of bankruptcy on property transfer I thought my long journey of settling finances was complete when at my final hearing in November the judge made an order for the house to be transferred to me. ... 05 Feb 22, by Flower64	Replies:0 :563
Using STBX's confidential documents as evidence Can a party in ancillary relief proceedings use (as evidence in the proceedings) confidential correspondence that belongs to the other party - or would trying t ... 04 Feb 22, by T W Dixon	Replies:0 :552
FORM E SECTION 3&4 I have applied for a divorce late 2020 and had to flee my marital home with our child from the marriage, due to domestic violence. I have moved back to where I ... 30 Jan 22, by Selene17 Latest 31 Jan 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :606	Latest by hadenoughnow 31 Jan 22
Children of the Family? Sorry if this is a stupid question but on the Form E are 'children of the family' only children under 18 and/or in full time education? Divorce has gon ... 18 Jan 22, by Pepi Latest 19 Jan 22 by Pepi	Replies:2 :595	Latest by Pepi 19 Jan 22
Spouse moved address Hi, I have completed Form A for financial relief and I am concerned about a couple of things. I have 6 weeks and 1 day before my spouse applies for the ... 14 Jan 22, by Toonicetogetdivorced Latest 16 Jan 22 by Toonicetogetdivorced	Replies:4 :490	Latest by Toonicetogetdivorced 16 Jan 22
Experts What happens if an expert valuation eg of a pension is ordered by the court at the request of one party but neither party can actually afford to pay for it? ... 10 Jan 22, by notgettinganywherefast	Replies:0 :464
Court costs i am getting divorced and am the respondent the prolem i have just discovered is that the the applicant applied previously for court costs against me i didnt fi ... 15 Dec 21, by Curlytop6 Latest 03 Jan 22 by Curlytop6	Replies:5 :698	Latest by Curlytop6 03 Jan 22
Schedule of deficiencies & supplement questionnaire Court ask to submit “schedule of deficiencies and supplemental questionnaire” from each party. Please note both applicant and respondent already submitted t ... 28 Dec 21, by chunachuni Latest 29 Dec 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :1141	Latest by hadenoughnow 29 Dec 21
Documents “to follow” … when? The “Schedule of Documents to accompany Form E” on page 27 of “Financial statement” “Form E” says “The following list shows the documents you must ... 03 Dec 21, by T W Dixon Latest 05 Dec 21 by T W Dixon	Replies:2 :524	Latest by T W Dixon 05 Dec 21
12 Months Bank Statements From what i've read, (please correct where wrong) at the stage of Decree Nisi Pronouncement (to be renamed Conditional Order next April), this is the stage wher ... 11 Nov 21, by debs78derby Latest 19 Nov 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :1374	Latest by rubytuesday 19 Nov 21
Financial Settlement: Mediator - solicitor or non solicitor background Hi, I am looking to start with MIAM for financial settlement as we have reached decree nisi stage. There are no kids involved but there is property ... 17 Nov 21, by garymorris Latest 17 Nov 21 by garymorris	Replies:2 :559	Latest by garymorris 17 Nov 21
In Form E, must "income needs" be itemised? In financial statement “Form E”, in Section 3.1 (“Income needs”), is there a positive requirement to itemise income needs - or will a gross sum suffice? ... 01 Nov 21, by T W Dixon Latest 02 Nov 21 by T W Dixon	Replies:3 :550	Latest by T W Dixon 02 Nov 21
Form E 2.3 Query Hi everyone First time poster here! I'm filling in form E today (I am a litigant in person) and thankfully my affairs are fairly simple. Howe ... 26 Oct 21, by sazthefrazzle Latest 26 Oct 21 by seeingawaythrough	Replies:1 :613	Latest by seeingawaythrough 26 Oct 21
Mortgage Raising Capacity A Quick question. I got fired from a good paying during the pandemic. I am over it now but as I have 3 young primary age children under 10 with all the lockdo ... 11 Oct 21, by Flatliner Latest 14 Oct 21 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :1327	Latest by wikivorce team 14 Oct 21
Court Hearing Hi all, firstly would like to thank the mods and admin, invaluable website and forum I have a final hearing next week, isn't much in the pot ... 07 Oct 21, by blackmass Latest 08 Oct 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :453	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Oct 21
Penal Notice Good morning Stbx has not provided full disclosure as ordered by the courts despite a Penal Notice attached. He was also ordered to pay thousands of my ... 03 Aug 21, by Destinyhelp Latest 07 Oct 21 by blackmass	Replies:4 :985	Latest by blackmass 07 Oct 21
consent order deadline - nothing has happened Would appreciate some advice please. My friends consent order has reached its deadline - by now his ex should have remortgaged the family home and paid him a ... 24 Sep 21, by Alaska1954 Latest 27 Sep 21 by Alaska1954	Replies:2 :449	Latest by Alaska1954 27 Sep 21
Settlement Offers Hi I'm fairly new on here so here goes. Basically I want to try to buy out my wife's share of the marital home. I know the split comes down ... 05 Jul 21, by Donut723 Latest 08 Sep 21 by Donut723	Replies:2 :748	Latest by Donut723 08 Sep 21
financial directions order longer version Just recived the financial directions order longer version from my exes mcKenzie friend it looks like a court document can you tell me who writes this please 02 Sep 21, by Curlytop6 Latest 06 Sep 21 by .Charles	Replies:1 :503	Latest by .Charles 06 Sep 21
Consent order - seeing it through The consent order has been awarded and sealed by the court - this was handled by the ex's solicitor whom she has now 'paid off'. The ex has, in the last few ... 28 Aug 21, by Alaska1954 Latest 30 Aug 21 by Alaska1954	Replies:4 :567	Latest by Alaska1954 30 Aug 21
Inheritance during ancillary relief process Firstly, sorry for the saga post, there's a fair amount of information but hopefully it'll help set the context! My partner is going through a divorce and t ... 26 Aug 21, by Firstandlasttimer Latest 30 Aug 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :740	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Aug 21
Statement of issue/chronology/form g/questionnaire not recieved I submitted the above documents as per the date specified on the notice of first appointment to the court/wife/mckenzie friend I have received none of these ... 21 Aug 21, by Curlytop6 Latest 24 Aug 21 by Curlytop6	Replies:4 :679	Latest by Curlytop6 24 Aug 21
case for spousal maintenance Can the applicant change the Ancilliary relief to a case for spousal maintenance in addition to a lump sum and part of my pension - this was a question on state ... 22 Aug 21, by Curlytop6 Latest 23 Aug 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :673	Latest by hadenoughnow 23 Aug 21
Enforcing my final order Good evening I have a final financial order which stated property to be sold and equity to be split 50/50. Joint conduct of sale. And spousal mainten ... 20 Aug 21, by Cheesestring	Replies:0 :784

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