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Did I SERIOUSLY win the divorce?

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  • pootler
    pootler Posts: 205 Forumite
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    POPPYOSCAR wrote: »
    How does it work then?

    Do they just give you a set amount towards the fees, or do they provide you with an actual solicitor and whatever it costs they cover?

    From what I can see in the terms, you need to present an invoice from your own solicitor, dated AFTER the prize draw on September 1st, and they will pay it up to the value of 1,800 pounds.

    The promoter is giving me a ring tomorrow. I'll update when I know more.

    I thought winning the ride on Lamborghini was hilarious already. This beats that by miles. :)
  • POPPYOSCAR
    POPPYOSCAR Posts: 14,902 Forumite
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    Yes it is a strange prize(and not so sure about the 'ethics' of it from a dating site) but what a fantastic saving if you are going to get divorced anyway - £1800.

    Well done.
  • lucinad
    lucinad Posts: 5,329 Forumite
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    well done, glad you won something that was really useful to you :)
    congratulations
    Compers challenge 2024 wins!!!!.... Oct £60... £10 free spins, £50 palm, m&m pouch
  • Taloolah
    Taloolah Posts: 4,431 Forumite
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    What an unusual prize, but its obviously gone to the right person, well done.
    Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Birmingham Childrens Hospital caring for my tiny and very poorly grandson who was born at 29 weeks. Thanks to them he is getting a little stronger every day.:A:A:A
  • jojogirly
    jojogirly Posts: 1,730 Forumite
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    I think its great. If you have won something you couldn't otherwise afford and it will improve your life then thats a fab win. Congratulations to you, well done. x
    Total 2019: £3972 - Best win this year £3000
    2018 total £4062/2017 total £2260/ 2016 total £2025/ 2015 total £3809.
  • sammcg
    sammcg Posts: 266 Forumite
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    well done, mines has cost 12k so far. x
  • flandot
    flandot Posts: 1,596 Forumite
    Love the responses here :D I'm really pleased for you, the best wins are things you need & can't afford :)
    Feb wins: Angry Birds mug, £250 Perfume Shop bundle :D
  • Madrabbitgirl
    Madrabbitgirl Posts: 941 Forumite
    If divorce is something you have both seriously thought about and you feel would make your lives better then good luck luck to you! Well done on your win! I do wonder how many people entered in the spur of the moment after a bit of a row with their husband/wife!:) That's probably why the others didn't claim! What a strange prize but useful if you wanted one anyway!
    :D January 2016: :) Seed Pantry Grow Pod :)
  • missk9
    missk9 Posts: 1,742 Forumite
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    WOw thats an excellent prize.... divorces cost a packet! well done!
    BACK and READY..... waiting on Royal Mail!!!
  • pootler
    pootler Posts: 205 Forumite
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    sammcg wrote: »
    well done, mines has cost 12k so far. x

    EEK!:eek: Hopefully, since mine is no-contest and mediated, and we're doing a lot of the work ourselves, it won't cost anywhere near that much. But it does add up really, scarily quickly. We got married for a total of about £200 in total (so frugal!), so having to pay so much to undo it is a kicker.
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