Getting along with divorce

bbarroso

Hi All,

I'm currently separated from my partner and trying to build up a new life.
I send some money for my child and pick her up to spend some time with me whenever possible.

Technically things are OK and we're effectively separated and happy with the arrangements.

Although highly unlikely the fact that I'm currently saving for a help to buy ISA, hold a deposit and I'm pondering getting a property may actually turn into a nightmare as she is legally entitled to claim it all. I'm pending my mortgage on this basis and it just seems like I can't move on with life

How should I go on about solving this? Is it easy to go to a court and agree things without the use of lawyers? If so, what other considerations should I pose so that things are permanently sorted? Thanks

mgdavid

why don't you want to use a solicitor?
As someone once said, if you think professionals are expensive, just try amateurs.
Many an expensive mistake has been made by trying to do a financial divorce settlement on a DIY basis.

PeacefulWaters

If the two of you can agree what's reasonable when dividing property, savings and pensions then DIY is the way forwards.

£550 for the divorce.

c£200 for a solicitor to draw up a consent order (necessary).

£50 for a judge to rubber stamp things.

Start at a 50/50 split and negotiate from there.