I want a divorce

RickHoughton

Me and my wife have seperated after 11 years together. Whats the best way to go about getting a divorce?? I've had some legal advice, and it seems that its going to cost me quite a bit of money, that I can't really afford. Is there a better, cheaper way to do it?? I've seen a few website offering a divorce for less than £100, has anyone had any experience with the online divorce companies??
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Pee

If you have substantial assets or children, I would suggest you use a solicitor. Otherwise, go to your local court and fill out the forms yourself. Don't save a couple of hundred pounds to lose thousands, but don't waste a hundred if you have nothing to fall out over.

RickHoughton

We have no assets, no house or anything worth a lot of money. We do have 2 children though
The only thing i stand to lose is some of my navy pension, but I've been told that I can get a financial disclaimer for her to sign to say she doesn't want any of it, which she has agreed to. Is that correct??
If I was to go through a solicitor I been told it could cost in the thousands, due to legal fee's etc.

Pee

Try doing it yourself through the court and if your wife changes her mind about your pension, get advise then. Thousands? Only if it was a very big and acrimonious divorce.

janninew

RickHoughton wrote: »

We have no assets, no house or anything worth a lot of money. We do have 2 children though
The only thing i stand to lose is some of my navy pension, but I've been told that I can get a financial disclaimer for her to sign to say she doesn't want any of it, which she has agreed to. Is that correct??
If I was to go through a solicitor I been told it could cost in the thousands, due to legal fee's etc.

Hi
I've just gotten divorced and it cost me a fixed fee of 299.00. This was for a straight forward divorce which we both agreed on. I think if there are children involved you may have to see a solicitor. It also helps to keep things as friendly as possible with your wife.

Good luck
Jannine

Pssst

Are your children of school age /is the house rented or on a mortgage/does your soon to be ex claim any benefits or is she planning to do so If so,things could get more complicated. The benefits agency/CSA isnt interested in disclaimers.

floss2

How old are the children? Do they live with you or their mother? Do you pay for their upkeep (maintenance)?

xmaslolly76

If you can agree about the kids and have no assets then there is no reason why you cant do it yourself. Court fees are around the £340 mark last time i checked. I believe its £300 for the initial court hearing and serving of the papers, decree nisi. Then £40 for the decree absolute.

Pee

Once you have divorced, the non-resident parent will be paying CSA irrespective of how the assets were divided in the divorce. (Particularly worth noting when you hand over the house to the resident parent and then have to continue paying CSA.)

Sarah_Joanne

I would seek further legal advice, if you and your ex are agreeing on the terms of the divorce there's no reason for the costs to be high, the costs only rocket when the 2 people can't agree and have to pay out for the solicitors arguing each case!

RickHoughton

Pssst wrote: »

Are your children of school age /is the house rented or on a mortgage/does your soon to be ex claim any benefits or is she planning to do so If so,things could get more complicated. The benefits agency/CSA isnt interested in disclaimers.

Both kids are in school, and my house is rented through the navy. She gets various benefits, not sure what ones now, but we used to get WFTC and CB. We're not going to go through CSA. Is that a good idea though??

floss2 wrote: »

How old are the children? Do they live with you or their mother? Do you pay for their upkeep (maintenance)?

Kids are 8 and 6, both live with their mum, and yes I do pay for their upkeep.

We're kind of on friendly terms at the moment, only for the kids sake really.
As she's not working would it be better for her to apply for the divorce and claim legal aid, or for me to bite the bullet and shell out for it. She's in the wrong. Not sure if that makes any difference though.