Divorce and Debt Free

nickdj

Hello everyone,

My wife and myself have decided to separate and this has resulted in the house being sold. Although the deposit and mortgage payments were made solely by myself (wife worked part time/no time) unfortunately she is entitled to half. Not fair I know but I doubt I can do much about it.

Anyway, we both have debts and the sale of the house should give me just enough to clear mine. Arguably the debts were caused by trying to keep up with mortgage payments whilst not earning enough but that's another story.

The final part of the equation is the divorce. We want a quick cheap divorce and there is no argument over who owns what. Once the house has gone there is little left to fight over. Can someone advise how to get a 'quickie' divorce without incurring loads of costs? I see no point getting a solicitor involved but may need someone to help us through the paperwork.

Can anyone advise?

(sorry I couldn't find an appropriate section for this)

All the best

Nick

little_miss_T

I hope someone answers this for you, as I am struggling to find a wayto get a quick divorce too.. The lady at the court even told us "there is no way to get a quick divorce" seems just falling out of love or not wanting to be with each other is not enough.. Good luck xx

DS4215

You might try looking at Wikivorce for advice on this. It will still take the same amount of time, but I believe you can do a divorce yourself to save the costs.

yellowcrocus

Out of interest, do you have children?

If so, I would argue that your wife was contributing in other ways to the household and therefore it completely fair that she is entitled to half.

Just my tuppence worth

nickdj

Thanks all,

I've been searching and think court costs are about £385 in total and can pay someone to help out with filling out paperwork (about £70) Unless I cut out the middleman I think that's ok.

There are two children involved. Basically I paid all the bills, she paid for the childrens food and whatever she wanted to spend the money on. It was paying for all the bills (including her car insurance) which was putting me further into debt. She is probably entitled to half not matter how unfair it seems. I may be lucky and get back the £13k deposit that was left to me in my inheritance when my mother passed away.

We both have agreed we can't live together and both want a divorce... just need to know how quickly and cheaply this can be done.

Can I trust these websites that advertise 'quickie divorces'?

apesxx

yellowcrocus wrote: »

Out of interest, do you have children?

If so, I would argue that your wife was contributing in other ways to the household and therefore it completely fair that she is entitled to half.

Just my tuppence worth

I would also agree this as there are children involved. My partner thinks exactly the same that because he earns twice what i do and pays the mortgage that it is HIS house although i can only work part time as i look after our 2 young children all day, run them all over the place, cook, clean and then i go to work 5-10pm 3 nights a week and all day sat and even some sundays. What he doesnt understand is how much childcare would cost if i did work full time.

elaine12022

Do either of you actually need a divorce (ie do either of you want to remarry at the moment?) If not, maybe a legal separation might be worth looking into. A divorce could come later.

Also please bear in mind the effect on the children and try to have arrangements in place for visits, maintenance etc. If you go through the courts, they will not grant a full divorce until arrangements are in place. (a divorce comes in 2 stages)