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Stopped using solicitor after Decree Nisi, can I apply for Decree Absolute myself?

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SteadyHand · 22/09/2016 06:44

I paid for a solicitor to do my divorce and we got as far as the decree nisi. At that point, I couldn't afford to use her anymore, as my ex kept emailing her pestering for the decree absolute, whereas I wanted to sort the financial matters (which he refused to do). It became a difficult situation because each month I would receive a bill that was for my solicitor answering his emails, yet nothing was resolved. In the end, my solicitor suggested closing my case until I was ready to apply for the decree absolute/my ex was ready to sort finances to avoid me paying more fees.

Anyway, I am now ready to apply for the absolute and have downloaded and filled out the form. Then it occurred to me, will the certificate be sent to my solicitor, as it was her who started the divorce? I paid all court costs up front, so I know it's been paid for.

Can I do this part myself, or must I go through my solicitor again?

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Collaborate · 22/09/2016 07:19

File a notice of acting in person with the court. They'll send all future papers to you after that.

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SteadyHand · 22/09/2016 07:47

Thank you, I'll see if I can download one.

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Familylawsolicitor · 22/09/2016 23:07

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Chucky2018 · 10/10/2018 01:45

I need to apply for a Decree Absolute. On the form it requests solicitors account number. Will this form be accepted if I don’t fill out that part?
Do I need to pay for a solicitor to fill this document?
My ex is the one who organised divorce process.

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MrsBertBibby · 10/10/2018 07:55

Yes, but you will have to pay the fee

No, but do you know what needs to go in the statement in support? Why hasn't your ex applied?

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Baby1onboard11 · 10/10/2018 08:51

My partner divorved his ex by himself. Statement of support was to get to the nisi. After 6 weeks and 1 day has passed (if you are the petitioner) you can simply download the decree absolute form and fill it in yourself to make the decree nisi absolute. Providing no evidence has been shown in that time period to suggest reasons the marriage may not be dissolved, then it’ll automatically go through. Leave the solicitor box empty as they are no longer acting on behalf of you.

Make sure your finances are sorted before filing for absolute

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Chucky2018 · 11/10/2018 21:05

Thanks for the information.
I am the respondent, which complicates things. He has decided not to fill it out. I will try my best to get him to fill it out. If not I think I have to wait a further 3 months. I can’t afford a solicitor.