Divorce and who pays!

alwaysonthego_2

terryw wrote: »

Ticking the box for costs is probably not worthwhile.

Firstly, it will lead to argument. Secondly, it is unlikely that the court will award the costs. Thirdly, even if costs are awarded the question of enforcing the order comes into play.

All in all, just take the costs on the chin and go for the thing that is wanted - the divorce. And then try to put everything behind you and get on with your life.

I got awarded all the costs, although the other side tried to argue it, I was a single mum doing the divorce myself whilst he used a solicitor, they failed to return the acknowledgement of service back when i'd already been awarded the decree nisi. I had to get the papers served on him as he ignored them.

Gloomendoom

As others have said, stuff pride and don't insist on adultery, just use unreasonable behaviour or the two year separation. Focus on the final objective, divorce. Any disagreements will just drag out the procedure.

Remember, at the end of the day, nobody else really gives a monkey's about who did what, where, and with whom.

Also, make sure that a clean break order is agreed and signed.