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Thom5691
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02 Jul 21 #517175 by Thom5691

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Dear all,
I obtained Decree Nisi through a solicitor well over 2 years ago now. I want to file for Decree Absolute without financial arrangement.

I want to find out if I can carry this out myself without paying yet more money to a solicitor.

My ex is in agreement and we have sold the family home and have no other assets, our children are adults i.e. not dependents.

I know I need a D36 form but has anyone carried this out and can advise what I need to do or advise on the process.

Many Thanks in advance.

hadenoughnow
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03 Jul 21 #517179 by hadenoughnow

Reply from hadenoughnow

It is pretty straightforward to get a simple Clean Break Consent Order if there is nothing left to divide. I assume there are no pensions to consider?

There is nothing to stop you getting the Decree Absolute without a legally binding financial settlement but you do need to be aware that financial claims remain open.

You need to send a brief covering letter/statement with the application. This should explain the delay (sorting out finances), and confirm that a: you have not lived together as a married couple since Decree Nisi and b: no (further) children have been born of the marriage.

Hadenoughnow

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