I suppose I am going to accept my lawyer's view that there is no point in trying to get xh to agree to a settlement, and proceed to trial.
Very expensive and somewhat risky in that decision is purely in judge's hands... XH has opted out of the process and so the trial will be undefended.
Lawyer says this is most unusual.
Having opted out, after starting the proceedings himself, XH is furious that i am continuing with court action.
I feel that he might do anything between now and trial date - he is so unpredictable.
I suspect he will get back on his path to destruction as soon as he returns from his luxury trip to Venice and sailing in the Med.
Seeing a barrister soon to brief her. Looking forward to her advice, as she is supposed to be very good.
I have to gather sufficient evidence to support my case without any documents from XH - who has held control of all family finances throughout our marriage. He withdrew from proceedings when judge ordered him to provide his financials. Big task ahead of me.
