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Hello All,
My wife is continually stalling on the finance agreements even though we agreed to keep out of court because neither of us can afford. We came to an amicable arrangement but when my solicitor proposed our agreement to them they have replied with a counter proposal that is completely different.
It look like it will have to go to court for their to be a fairness. I wont be able to afford the 6 -10 K that it will realistically cost and therefore have to represent myself.
Has anyone done this and do they have some crucial advice for me ?
Many thanks and happy new year to everyone.
I think the courts usually insist on mediation with regards to the financial arrangements if there is no agreement, so it would be worth trying that now anyway to see if you can sort anything out.
Hello
I have tried that twice and she has refused to go...saying that she cant afford it.
Cheers
If she has refused then you can just apply to court.
It might be worth attending a Families Need Fathers group in your area, taking advantage of a free half an hour phone consultation with a solicitor, or looking for a McKenzie Friend who deals with Finances. MF's are unregulated though, so make sure you find someone with qualifications or who comes recommended. They should also have insurance.
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