I would like to apply for a clean break order at the end of my divorce. A bit of background.... Separated 2.5 years. STBX had good job but I received extremely little payments for maintenance for kids, or myself in this time . I have worked all hours to start a business, have sole residency of both children. I have lived frugally for the last 2.5 years, the children have not done without but we have not had a holiday or done non essential repairs to the house. I have saved as much money as I can just in case my business doesn't work and we need the money to live. My STBXH spent all his money on holidays, clothes but also on a mortgage, and he has no savings. Six months ago he was sacked for gross misconduct. Has spent all his money and has no job prospects at all.
I'm just about to fill in the Statement of Information form.
I have no mortgage ( the house was paid for) I have a very small income, and have 2 teenage children. I work hard, am dedicated to them, and am very good at saving money on myself. Consequently my savings look really good on paper. Would I be better spending this on house improvements or a new car. I think my STBX is about to claim that he cannot work due to Ill health ( which is not correct) I am so worried that I am working so hard and will end up supporting him also.
We are both in agreement on how things are to be split, but I guess my worry is that a Judge would look at our assets on paper and mine would wildly exceed his, even though he realises I'm sole supporter of the children.
What do you guys think?
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chinup2011 · 27/04/2013 09:38
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