Spouse moved out. Bill-split?

Adamc

Cobbler_tone said:

Adamc said:

Cobbler_tone said:

.. Good luck.

I should probably also mention we have a joint account from which these bills are all paid.

I found it useful to separate accounts ASAP. The only thing (arguably) worth keeping to a joint account is the mortgage, although as I was paying it I switched to my personal account. 
Things can be amicable, until they are not!

I wouldn't definitely suggest mediation ahead of any solicitor. The latter knows how to generate business and will fill both of your heads with all manner of suggestions, often counter productive ones. It is always best to know what you want (including each other compromising at times) to get a solicitor to get it signed off. As opposed to negotiating via solicitors.

I think we are in agreement that we will leave out any pensions and keep our own respective assets if this is deemed fair from a legal standpoint. 

Cobbler_tone

If you do ultimately end in a divorce it is worth at least looking at the D81, as this is the financial order you will need to complete. With no children 50/50 is as fair as it gets and sounds like you are amicable, so try to keep it that way!

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f519ba563cc9c84bacc320/D81_0425_save.pdf

Mine (financial order) was rejected by the judge initially as it showed (on paper) that it was balanced in my favour, so another letter was required to explain the full rationale, which was already in there TBF and then it went through.

If you have similar assets and an equal share of the house then it could be one of the simpler processes. It sounds like you want the other to be OK, so don't fall out over any of the little stuff.

Brie

Are you married or in a civil partnership?  If so then leaving out pensions and other assets may not be an option.