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Discuss the outcome of divorce court hearings. How did it go? What happened? What result did you get? Share your experiences and help others.
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Urgent - Please help
I have just been informed by my sol that the judge has declined clean break consent order as applicant did not seek legal advice.
Here is my problem
Ex ...
02 Oct 08, by doneover
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What is the likely settlement for me?
Hi,
1st attempt at mediation failed. He walked out. Acknowledgement of service just returned to court.

I am the petitioner,
married 9 years, to ...
25 Sep 08, by fluffy76
Latest 29 Sep 08 by hadenoughnow
Replies:10
:1491
Latest by hadenoughnow
29 Sep 08
FDR - no progress onto FH
Thought I would explain what happened at my FDR.

Went into court.
Sat in main courtroom at the front - there are no breakout areas at our court.
29 Sep 08, by Mrs Ingledew
Latest 29 Sep 08 by Mrs Ingledew
Replies:3
:454
Latest by Mrs Ingledew
29 Sep 08
delaying divorce absolute
Hi All

I have been to court today and the Decree Nisi has been granted to my stbx.

I was going to contest the divorce but did agree yesterday ...
24 Sep 08, by relievedbutsad
Latest 25 Sep 08 by relievedbutsad
Replies:5
:590
Latest by relievedbutsad
25 Sep 08
Gutted !!
We are completely at our wits end !!!As of yesterday my partner had managed to negotiate a settlement outside of the FDR with his STBX. He initiated the talks a ...
11 Sep 08, by Speirsy82
Latest 23 Sep 08 by Speirsy82
Replies:35
:3807
Latest by Speirsy82
23 Sep 08
Consent order - proceeds of endowment
Hope someone can help.
Consent order last April stated that proceeds of an endowment which matures in November would come to me if FMH not sold by that time ...
23 Sep 08, by unic
Latest 23 Sep 08 by unic
Replies:4
:495
Latest by unic
23 Sep 08
Viewing Final Judgement
Would appreciate anyone being able to answer my query below.

I have been to a final hearing and Judge sent out his reserved judgement. I have been back ...
18 Sep 08, by Chezza29
Replies:0
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court outcome
Just thought I'd let you know my outcome know that it's finally over. A quick breakdown of the last 2 yrs- I left after 15yrs marriage-2 children (1grown up, ot ...
17 Sep 08, by curly
Latest 17 Sep 08 by BusyB
Replies:1
:460
Latest by BusyB
17 Sep 08
Likely Outcome
Hi, new here so a bit nervous. I will just tell you like it is:

Married 8 years, cohabited 5 years, total 13 year relationship
I am 36, he is 39< ...
17 Sep 08, by tissuehandy
Latest 17 Sep 08 by unic
Replies:1
:495
Latest by unic
17 Sep 08
my ex has changed the court order himself

hi we went to court, and it was ordered that he pays the interest only mortage, and i the cottage insurrance which is quite high as the property is ...
16 Sep 08, by moonbeam
Latest 17 Sep 08 by Zara2009
Replies:8
:1128
Latest by Zara2009
17 Sep 08
Very short marriage?
Hi Newbie here
I am wondering what is classed as a 'very short marriage' - this has an impact on financial settlements I understand... we were married and ...
02 Sep 08, by newspecs
Latest 12 Sep 08 by Notsealg
Replies:2
:611
Latest by Notsealg
12 Sep 08
Court orders being varied, Help!
Hi
Just wondered if someone could reassure me, going into a bit of panic!!

Under what circumstances would a judge vary a court order?
If a trig ...
11 Sep 08, by Zara2009
Latest 11 Sep 08 by Zara2009
Replies:9
:1098
Latest by Zara2009
11 Sep 08
final hearing - what to expect
Hi there, can anyone tell me what actually happens at the FH. What kind of questions are allowed to be asked, are the 2 parties cross examined by others barrist ...
10 Sep 08, by dingbat
Latest 10 Sep 08 by rdcox
Replies:1
:531
Latest by rdcox
10 Sep 08
Think it may be over at last!
FDR yesterday.

X decided to agree CM at CSA rates having resisted this for a year. As regards capital split Judge said in no uncertain terms there wa ...
09 Sep 08, by roseanne
Latest 09 Sep 08 by gowergirl
Replies:2
:437
Latest by gowergirl
09 Sep 08
Co-habitation...
Will it affect financial settlement if there is no claim for spousal maintenance ( csa have sorted child maintenance), both partners earn enough ( and same) to ...
05 Sep 08, by tate
Latest 09 Sep 08 by Young again
Replies:7
:1144
Latest by Young again
09 Sep 08
Appeal against Final Hearing judgment
Hi,

Got a quick question - I had my final hearing verdict through at the end of last week which went extremely well for me. However, my ex-wife is thr ...
14 Jul 08, by rdcox
Latest 05 Sep 08 by rdcox
Replies:14
:2601
Latest by rdcox
05 Sep 08
fdr outcome
At FDR judge could not have made it clearer that husband was being absolutely reasonable with his offer and case should be settled. He said it wasn't a complica ...
01 Sep 08, by dingbat
Latest 01 Sep 08 by fedupaes
Replies:17
:2352
Latest by fedupaes
01 Sep 08
Two sides to every story - It's now official!
For anyone interested, there are no more 'no case to answer' cases in Family Law:

Latest 29 Aug 08 by Zara2009
Replies:2
:679
Latest by Zara2009
29 Aug 08
Likely outcome
Any advice welcome please!

FDR in a couple of weeks. Try to summarise. Me and x 50 kids 18 and 14. Together since age 19. Separated for 6 years. Kids l ...
28 Aug 08, by roseanne
Latest 28 Aug 08 by sexysadie
Replies:1
:493
Latest by sexysadie
28 Aug 08
Free at last!!!!!
:woohoo::woohoo:
21 Aug 08, by hadenoughnow
Latest 28 Aug 08 by wysiwyg
Replies:24
:2921
Latest by wysiwyg
28 Aug 08
consent order and property
Ive had a consent order for appr 15months wich states FMH to be sold and equity split, EX lives in FMH and has been on market with same agent over 2yrs. The CO ...
28 Aug 08, by themindboggles
Latest 28 Aug 08 by Zara2009
Replies:3
:565
Latest by Zara2009
28 Aug 08
IGNORING COURT ORDER
MY NOW X HAD COURT ORDER TO PAY £35,000 INTERIM PAYMENT TO ME BY 08/08/08 HE HAD ALREADY STATED HE WOULD NOT BE PAYING THIS AND DI ...
28 Aug 08, by JAYNEY
Latest 28 Aug 08 by Zara2009
Replies:1
:535
Latest by Zara2009
28 Aug 08
stbx not completed court order
Had hearing in April, heads of agreement done, signed. Pention figuers done, stbx not returned consent form in time, now judge asked for us to go back to court. ...
19 Aug 08, by escapy
Latest 28 Aug 08 by JAYNEY
Replies:3
:589
Latest by JAYNEY
28 Aug 08
last and final day in court
:cheer:

Ex took it to the FH and got exactly what he wou ...
27 Aug 08, by rose91
Latest 27 Aug 08 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:528
Latest by hadenoughnow
27 Aug 08
Acknowledgement of service returned to respondent
My husband returned the acknowledgement of service to court and I have since returned my sworn affidavit.

However, he has since had the acknowledgement ...
27 Aug 08, by MissM
Replies:0
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Nisi and consent order
When I get my nisi there is already a clean break consent order that we have drawn up and are both happy to agree to and sign.
Will I need to apply for a fi ...
26 Aug 08, by mez
Latest 27 Aug 08 by Young again
Replies:3
:871
Latest by Young again
27 Aug 08
take it back to the court yourself?
Just wondered if anyone out there could answer this one for me.
There is a court order in play, 2006. The main item left to be complied with is the sale of ...
03 Aug 08, by Zara2009
Latest 25 Aug 08 by Zara2009
Replies:4
:602
Latest by Zara2009
25 Aug 08
Evidence request
On my first hearing the judge directed questions at me for which I need to provide evidence. My ex came out with stupid accusations which do not exist how can p ...
17 Aug 08, by Peace2008
Latest 19 Aug 08 by dawn1
Replies:1
:532
Latest by dawn1
19 Aug 08
court outcome when ex cohabiting
hi has anyone got any information of what happens when ex is cohabiting does it count when judge assess financial details both ex and new partner work full time ...
17 Aug 08, by daisybell
Latest 18 Aug 08 by daisybell
Replies:11
:1344
Latest by daisybell
18 Aug 08
Mesher Order
I have a mesher order as part of my consent order. My ex stayed in the house, and i continued to pay the mortgage. One of the trigger events has occured and the ...
13 Aug 08, by abc1
Latest 14 Aug 08 by abc1
Replies:2
:661
Latest by abc1
14 Aug 08
What is the possible outcome please?
Hi everyone,
I was hoping that someone could just give me a bit of reassurance please.
My Husband's ex has been stalling and obstruting every way she ca ...
13 Aug 08, by Zara2009
Latest 13 Aug 08 by Zara2009
Replies:2
:573
Latest by Zara2009
13 Aug 08
WHEN DOES A CLEAN BREAK COME IN TO FORCE?
Hi Everyone

I am currently divorcing my wife on the grounds of her unreasonable behavior. I have completed all the court forms myself so. Today I recei ...
12 Aug 08, by markie
Latest 12 Aug 08 by LittleMrMike
Replies:4
:652
Latest by LittleMrMike
12 Aug 08
Likely outcome
Hi folks
Really need advice as have FDR in a month. Details. Me and ex are early 50's. Were together since late teens. Separated 5 years ago. Kids 18 and 14 ...
11 Aug 08, by roseanne
Latest 12 Aug 08 by roseanne
Replies:2
:548
Latest by roseanne
12 Aug 08
Final Hearing

Hi All,

As promised, an update to you all on the FH held last week.

What a complete shambles..... it ...
11 Aug 08, by Justabouthadenough
Latest 11 Aug 08 by Molly
Replies:1
:492
Latest by Molly
11 Aug 08
Really bad Barrister resulting in unfair Order
I've been persuaded to agree to a terrible Consent Order which gives my ex over 50% of the available equity in MY house. He was in contempt of Court at the Fin ...
06 Aug 08, by debsn
Latest 08 Aug 08 by lyndamac
Replies:21
:3715
Latest by lyndamac
08 Aug 08
Court will order me to pay full costs
I have the possibility that I will be ordered to be £15k in costs

What happens if I dont have that amount of money (or anywhere near)

Im curr ...
06 Aug 08, by Just_Jack
Latest 06 Aug 08 by Just_Jack
Replies:11
:1582
Latest by Just_Jack
06 Aug 08
Matrimonial
I hope someone can help me, I am worried sick.

My husband and I have been seperated for 4 years after 9 years of marriage. We have a daughter who is 1 ...
01 Aug 08, by fedupaes
Latest 06 Aug 08 by fedupaes
Replies:9
:1355
Latest by fedupaes
06 Aug 08
monthly payments
hi i was divorced 13 years ago we had no children together but we had a small extention built when we divorced i was made to pay £90 a month for this but i hav ...
05 Aug 08, by ian4katrina
Latest 05 Aug 08 by Zara2009
Replies:1
:464
Latest by Zara2009
05 Aug 08
Consent Order - Not signing - Consequences
Hello all,

Basically railroaded by ex's solicitor and judge into agreeing to a consent order which was completely out of hand and unfair.

I ru ...
04 Aug 08, by DIY Divorce
Latest 04 Aug 08 by dukey
Replies:1
:643
Latest by dukey
04 Aug 08
first directions appointment what is it for?
could someone explain what a first direction appt will be for in case where x has refused to return draft consent order and now case will have to go to court ev ...
03 Aug 08, by topaz
Latest 03 Aug 08 by Young again
Replies:1
:758
Latest by Young again
03 Aug 08

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