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Directions Hearing -No details, no time to prepare - 2 years ago
Sealed consent order in place. Former marital home to be sold or bought out by either party. 2 days ago I received a letter from the Court informing me of a ‘Directions Hearing’ scheduled for 13th March 2024 in person at the judges chambers. The letter contains no details of the directions that are to be discussed at the hearing and lists her solicitors as representing my ex wife. But previby Chevette - UK Divorce Forum
Sale of FMH Ex threatening to force me out of home before completion - 2 years ago
Hello David, Divorced with sealed consent order. FMH to be sold under consent order. FMH has been on market for over a year & sold twice but buyers dropped out, nothing to do with our actions. New sale agreed 2 wks ago, I agreed the sale (even though it was under the figure stipulated in the consent order). On the basis I need to find a property to purchase, which our buyer agrees with. (by Chevette - UK Divorce Forum
Re: Ex threatening to stop paying mortgage & bills against consent order - 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the advice Davidby Chevette - UK Divorce Forum
Re: Ex threatening to stop paying mortgage & bills against consent order - 2 years ago
Thanks David, Consent order makes no mention of Lodgers & renting whatsoever, it seems straight forward to me. it says both parties have to pay all the bills 50/50 and the house shall go on sale for 8 weeks with the first court appointed estate agent, if it doesn't sell it then goes on sale with the other court appointed estate agents. The house shall not be sold for less than ££££by Chevette - UK Divorce Forum
Re: Ex threatening to stop paying mortgage & bills against consent order - 2 years ago
Thanks so much David. Do you know if the Ex is entitled to bring in a lodger against the co-owners (my) wishes? I have googled it but cannot find an answer anywhere.by Chevette - UK Divorce Forum
Ex threatening to stop paying mortgage & bills against consent order - 2 years ago
Divorced.(no children) with a sealed consent order agreed summer 2022 stating fmh should be put up for sale, each party has option to buy the other out by agreeing a price or matching the highest offer. Both parties must be jointly responsible for all household bills, mortgage, utilities etc & pay half each. Mortgage is 10 year fixed rate until 2026. Ex has not paid the telephone bills &by Chevette - UK Divorce Forum
Support for new bill to obtain fairer financial settlements on divorce - 4 years ago
I want to raise awareness of a bill going through the House of Lords to amend the outdated law on divorce financial settlements, sponsored by top divorce lawyer Baroness Shackelton. If you too believe the existing law is unfair, I suggest that you take a look at this bill and contact your local mp to request they support it. Link to divorce bill & contact details of Baroness Shackletonby Chevette - UK Divorce Forum