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divorce advice

having been seperated for 4years and trying to get some agreement between myself and ex.. lawyers now tell me that she has no money as her business is not doing well and cannot afford to pay me the split of half which is all im looking for...any advice on how to get some settlement without prolonging this for another number of years... i have had a reasonable amount so far without going into details but she has stalled for all this time ...she was the one who committed adultery and admits such but as ive not got much funds to continually pay legal parties and if she has little according to her legal people ....any suggestions how to get satisfaction financially?? many thanks to anyone who can help..

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  • daska
    daska Posts: 6,212 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    What half are you looking for? From what you've said half the business doesn't sound much to hanging on in there for. Or is there a house involved or debts that need clearing?
    Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants - Michael Pollan
    48 down, 22 to go
    Low carb, low oxalate Primal + dairy
    From size 24 to 16 and now stuck...
  • im still due approx 30k from 50/50 split which was valuation of house and business at time of initial seperation....a business which i worked in for over 25 years helping start it up etc...no debts need clearing...
  • daska
    daska Posts: 6,212 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Then maybe she needs to sell the house? Are there any children living there? ARe you still a joint owner?
    Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants - Michael Pollan
    48 down, 22 to go
    Low carb, low oxalate Primal + dairy
    From size 24 to 16 and now stuck...
  • received much of funds from sale of house already.. i have my own prooperty now and she only rents...no dependant children involved as they are adults now and living their own lives..
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