Divorce - Financial Advice Needed

Rich_Synaps

Savvy_Sue said:

Rich_Synaps said:

Any judges reading this like to also give me advice!

They wouldn't. And even if they did, you'd be completely unable to rely on their advice! Because a) you'd have no way of verifying whether or not they were who or what they claimed to be and b) they'd have no idea whether you'd given a true or complete picture here. 

If you want advice you can rely on (ie sue the pants off them if they get it wrong) you need to pay for it. But before you do that, you might find the Wikivorce site useful in gaining opinions and real-life experience. 

Thank you Sue for your advice and for the Wikivorce site info. I take your point about not be able to know who they might claim to be too!

Rich_Synaps

VyEu said:

When it comes to the split of matrimonial finances, there is a two step exercise. 1) computation. What are the matrimonial assets. 2) how to divide. re point 2) default is 50/50 but the court has a wide discretion and will take into account all of the factors, including earning capacity, income, age, disability, length of marriage, minor kids (I note you don't have any) etc. pensions are also part of the asset pot.

You need to see a solicitor, but periods of Cohab if directly before the marriage add to the length of the marriage. No one here can give you an idea of what is fair, especially if the parties haven't done through financial disclosure. 

Thank you for your advice - It is much appreciated.

Ozzie8

I am getting divorced for the second time and have just sorted out the separation agreement. My only advice would be to see a family law solicitor who will advise you. 
Can I just say that any agreement you can come to with your spouse beforehand will save you a fortune in solicitors fees and stress. It's a horrible thing to go through and if you can sort it out without going to court you will be able to move on quicker.
I had to stay in the marital home while it was sorted out and it's been very stressful.