Help with DIY divorce please!

Becles

BargainHunterCat wrote: »

I already have the form from the court which I downloaded but I'm a bit scared of the legal wording. Despite being experienced in handling small claims court proceedings in my line of work (insurance), most of the language still goes over my head. I want to make sure I get it right incase husband turns nasty & tries to dispute something because I've written it out wrong or forgotten something...but thanks anyway.

The court office staff can look over the form for free to make sure it's filled in correctly. They can also help you fill it in, but they can't give legal advice.

It's not hard to do, with a little time and background reading - I managed and I have no legal background whatsoever.

If you haven't got the time though, it's probably worth paying for convenience sake.

BargainHunterCat

Out of interest, I emailed a firm of solicitors to see if they would handle my divorce for a fixed fee based on how simple it is. The senior partner actually replied and said I might as well contact the local court & do it myself because he reckons I'd be wasting my money!! He even sent me a web link to the court!
Well, whoever thought it...an honest solicitor...! :rotfl:

wilburpig

Go to the CAB, they will give you a list of solicitors who do free consultations - mine was 30 mins and very helpful. I downloaded the forms from the courts website and used advice from several sites - divorce aid was a good one. I took the form to the court and paid a £300 fee, you may not have to pay if on benefits etc, but take proof with you. As my ex to be didn't oppose the divorce we will get the decree nisi (first stage) on 12th June and then 6 weeks and one day later I can apply for the decree absolute at a cost of £80 I think.

We have kids and have been married 14 years but agree on arrangements for the children and will be agreeing finances through mediation. Very straightforward.