Moving Ahead - In the UK - Huddy (pt16)

[NDY]

Hi IS, I can answer for myself and will let Huddy provide his answers

Huddy/NDY - a few questions

Did you get a separation agreement when you both moved out of the house?

I didn't no. We attempted this via mediation but those sessions broke down. Once the L's were involved everything changed as ExW was being very unfair.

How have you dealt with the financials?

Everything is 50/50. To sell the house you need an interim agreement. This is a legal document that the L's will draw up. But both my ExW and I have decent salaries so neither one is dependent on the other. In Scotland that means neither can claim any form of maintenance.

Does the 2 yr no fault divorce timeline start from the day of physical separation or when the divorce is filed by either party?

In Scotland it starts from the agreed separation date.

What is the shortest timeline that my W can use if she files tomorrow?
NB there is no adultery,abuse, separation, or other reason for filing.

If the D isn't disputed in Scotland it's still 2 years. If it is disputed it's 5 years from separation date but I'd double check with your own L on this as it may be different in England.

Do you have any online resources for divorce technicalities for the UK?

Yes, lots but unfortunately we can't post links to other sites here. There is a plethora of resources available if you do a search, especially for 'Dads' (hint hint) that are divorcing.

I see you are on couple connection site? Is it any good?

NOt sure what this means?

Sorry for the long list and best wishes to you both.

No problem. One thing I would say though is always seek proper advice from a real L. Above is only my experience so please take it with a pinch of salt. I'm not a L and not qualified to advise in anything Legal.

Cheers