Divorce - what am I entitled to
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Don’t solicitors still give the first ten minutes or so freely?
or perhaps citizens advice could help.“This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.”
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Hi having been divorced 3 times I would suggest 50% is very much in your favour especially if he has made the bigger contribution to the finances over the years
A solicitor would advise him to offer less if this was the case and yours would fight for more
You can get 30 mins of free legal advice I would suggest you get that
You can divorce by doing it yourself for £550 if it is uncomplicated which is what I have done
Also after divorce he will prob need a complete break order or you can be entitled to future pension or lottery win or inheritance -
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Child maintenance can be taken from earnings if the person does not pay as agreed
Bit like my ex he just stopped working to get out of it
I've not heard of spouse maintenance for a long time does it still exist ? -
There are so many things to take into account when sorting out finances you really do need advice from legal expert or you may regret it and it could come back at you later down the line
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@mandiesw depending what benefits you claim you might be entitled to extra, but that would be affected by savings.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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@janer1967 30yesrs ago I was divorced that's why I said I dont know if it still happens my ex died so my maintenance stopped but got a lump some that was owing frim his estate not child for myself thry used to take it fom his wages but the lady isn't going to do that so its not a problem and as I think most of us have said legal help is defiantly required and all divorces are different
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@janer1967 my brother just got back to me he is a divorce lsyer spouse maintenence can still be asked for in a divorce as part of settlement when its asked for years in some cases not all a judge can order it in certain circumstances
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@lisathomas50 sorry but you are confusing the issue for everyone here, a lot has changed in 30 years as i'm sure you know?2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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@woodbine I am going through a divorce now but not asking for maintainance this time
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<bites tounge> there is NO automatic right to spousal maintenance anymore2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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@woodbine and thsts whst I just said you have to ask for it
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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-dissolution
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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 here
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@chiarieds its called guide for divorce settlement its free legal advice updated 20th November 2020
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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 divorce
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@mandiesw hope it all goes well for you take care ?
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