Divorce - what am I entitled to
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@woodbine I am going through a divorce now but not asking for maintainance this time0
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@woodbine and thsts whst I just said you have to ask for it0
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Having divorced my husband last year after separating from him a few years prior, I'll not advise, but let you know my personal experience. I did seek legal advice as I had been told I might be able to get 30mins free advice....in fact the kindly solicitor gave me an hour. I had been advised that most solicitors do this, but, at least in my town, I had been told I might have to ring around them, because one might give such free advice one month, then another the next.At first I was just going to go for a legal separation, but was advised by my solicitor that, should I end up divorcing, then the same ground would have to be covered again, so would end up costing me more.With a divorce, if using a solicitor, each party has to give a Financial Disclosure, backing it up with bank statements, etc., & how much pensions are worth. And pensions can be tricky.In my own case, also no longer working due to disability, much to my surprise I found my Personal Independence Payment (PIP) might also be considered as income, in fact my now ex-husband's solicitor made much of this, altho it could be reduced/stopped at a future date. I was also advised that should I wish to query this in court, which as I was divorcing him would cost me if this went against me, that metaphorically speaking, on the same day one judge would agree saying my PIP was indeed income, whilst another would disagree.Some links which may help you decide what to do: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/your-options-for-legal-or-financial-advice-on-divorce-or-dissolution0
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@chiarieds on Google there is a fantastic legal site which is free it goes through everything my brother who is a divorce lawyer told where to find it's realy good but I don't know how to put it on here0
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@chiarieds its called guide for divorce settlement its free legal advice updated 20th November 20200
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My husband is claiming from me and they have used my pip as income mine is a messy divorce its been going on a whilst he has an addiction I have a partner I have been with for a very long time but my ex husband wouldn't give me a divorce then he went on a long holiday and decided now he wants a divorce0
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Yes, it’s been very helpful. Thank you to everyone that has replied.0
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Super! You are welcome.0
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@mandiesw hope it all goes well for you take care ?0
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Thank you @lisathomas50. The website you gave me was super helpful. X0
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I am so glad its my brother told me where to look its only a guide though you will still need to seek legal advice on your own circumstances
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Of course, but as stbx and I are on friendly terms, I can show him. Thanks again.0
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No worries good luck1
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