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lettie · 10-02-2007, 16:47

I have only one piece of advice for Haggis and that is sign the petition and get on with your life.
I did my own divorce in 1998 and saved a ton of money. It cost us £75 each and took 11 weeks from picking up the paperwork to completion. It sounds like you and your wife will be well rid of each other and if it's costing you too much then knock the private school on the head. Be prepared for your wife to try and get as much money out of you as she can, it's human nature to try to come off well. Recent high profile cases have highlighted the role of the housewife and what that role would be worth as a job. They have awarded some women unseemly amounts of cash so be prepared for that.
I am one of the lucky ones, I am a working woman with no kids and I earned a darned sight more than my ex hubby. He did try to claim from me but failed miserably because he couldn't keep his gob shut. As I paid for everything, the house, the bills, the car etc and it was all in my name, I kept the lot.
Be shrewd Haggis and also be prepared to face the fact that the majority of animosity during divorce settlements is brought about by solicitors in order to up their over inflated fees for doing very little work. It is easier to fill out a divorce petition than apply for a passport..

I wish you luck.

10-02-2007, 16:47	#24
lettie Filthy / Gorgeous Bejeweled Blitz Champion! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Xanadu Posts: 4,005 Blog Entries: 337 Liked: 67 times Rep Power: 88670	Re: Divorce Petition I have only one piece of advice for Haggis and that is sign the petition and get on with your life. I did my own divorce in 1998 and saved a ton of money. It cost us £75 each and took 11 weeks from picking up the paperwork to completion. It sounds like you and your wife will be well rid of each other and if it's costing you too much then knock the private school on the head. Be prepared for your wife to try and get as much money out of you as she can, it's human nature to try to come off well. Recent high profile cases have highlighted the role of the housewife and what that role would be worth as a job. They have awarded some women unseemly amounts of cash so be prepared for that. I am one of the lucky ones, I am a working woman with no kids and I earned a darned sight more than my ex hubby. He did try to claim from me but failed miserably because he couldn't keep his gob shut. As I paid for everything, the house, the bills, the car etc and it was all in my name, I kept the lot. Be shrewd Haggis and also be prepared to face the fact that the majority of animosity during divorce settlements is brought about by solicitors in order to up their over inflated fees for doing very little work. It is easier to fill out a divorce petition than apply for a passport.. I wish you luck. __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid altogether. The views expressed here are my own and not necessarily those of my family, friends, employer, this site, my neighbours, hairdresser, dentist, GP, next door's dog or anyone else who knows me..