Further to my earlier post, I am about to apply to for a court hearing to finalise my divorce hoping for a clean break and decree absolute.
My wife has not been forthcoming in financial proposals and refused to take part in mediation, suggesting an entirely unreasonable offer the day of my first mediation meeting / assessment.
I’m hoping a lot of cost will be saved and she will agree to my proposal before court. If this doesn’t happen I think it’s possible that a nominal spousal maintenance payment may be awarded, but at what point in the future regarding an increase in earnings and circumstance would the situation be reviewed?
If I took out a joint mortgage with my new partner would this be seen as an asset my ex would be entitled to? If I remarried would my new wife’s earnings be taken into account? If I was to have any further children with my new partner would this effect the situation? I don’t want my life to be put on hold for fear of my ex always subjecting things to a review and further entitlement