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Shall i divorce her after 8 years of seperation?
wazza
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Roughly 8 years ago my wife left us. I have three kids living with me. Don't know where she has moved to but she comes now and then to see the kids for a couple of hours.
I have no intention of remarrying so did not push for a divorce.
Was thinking should i get a divorce now?
If so i would prefer to do a D.I.Y divorce. Get forms from the magistrate court etc.
Just wondering what you would suggest. Financially i can not afford solicitors fees etc.
I have no intention of remarrying so did not push for a divorce.
Was thinking should i get a divorce now?
If so i would prefer to do a D.I.Y divorce. Get forms from the magistrate court etc.
Just wondering what you would suggest. Financially i can not afford solicitors fees etc.
Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems 
Well at least i learn something on the way 
Well at least i learn something on the way 0
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In order to serve the papers you will need an address to serve them. DIY is all very well until it comes to assets and then the fighting could begin. Is there any danger of that?0
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BitterAndTwisted wrote: »In order to serve the papers you will need an address to serve them. DIY is all very well until it comes to assets and then the fighting could begin. Is there any danger of that?
I hope not. Need to talk to her and see what she expects.Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems Well at least i learn something on the way 0 -
Is she contributing towards the support of her children via CSA payments?0
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BitterAndTwisted wrote: »Is she contributing towards the support of her children via CSA payments?
She contributes nothing at allProblem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems Well at least i learn something on the way 0 -
Aaahhh, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on!Was thinking should i get a divorce now?
(Mrs Doyle response) Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0 -
VfM4meplse wrote: »Aaahhh, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on!
(Mrs Doyle response)
erm what r u trying to say?Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems Well at least i learn something on the way 0 -
If she contributes nothing and hasn't for the last eight years, if you own a property, I'd be taking the stance that she gets nowt.0
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A divorce would seem sensible in order to move on with your life....just not sure that a DIY version will be possible, esp if your wife drifts in and out of your life and you have no reliable way of contacting her.erm what r u trying to say?Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0 -
I would say so, just so you tie things up legally - if you were to win the lottery tomorrow, presumably she could still try to claim her half as you're still married. OK, not that likely, but just an example.0
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wazza
Do you rent or are you paying a mortgage? if a mortgage is it a joint tenancy or tenants in common?
Have you re-written your will in the last 8 years?
What is to stop you getting the divorce papers together and presenting them to her at her next visit? in front of a witness?If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing0
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