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How do you start divorce proceedings when you have no money at all?

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UterusUterusGhouli · 05/11/2012 10:22

Can't be arsed to name change.

DH has decided he will not make an effort to save our marriage. It is over after just 3 years.

I don't know what to do. I want to set ball rolling, just for control I guess. So I don't feel like a victim.

I have no money. None. I earn £1000 per month. Half goes on childcare. Work paid me wrong this month so I got half of that. Rent £700 (HA though)

H still here, so I guess I don't get legal aid. His sister in law, so he's not worried.

I want to die.

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UterusUterusGhouli · 05/11/2012 10:33

I mean his sister is in the legal profession.

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CogitoErgoSparklers · 05/11/2012 10:46

Many solicitors offer a free half hour consultation during which you should find out about getting him out of your home and also how to get the divorce ball rolling. CAB are also very good with advice. If you are penniless, you can always include your solicitor's fee as part of the settlement .... my ex and I got one solicitor and shared the bill.

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dequoisagitil · 05/11/2012 10:47

You can do it yourself (but there are court fees). [http://hmctscourtfinder.justice.gov.uk/HMCTS/GetForm.do?court_forms_id=1115 Link to forms].

You could see if you could get a free half-hour initial consultation with a solicitor and get as much advice as you can. You could also talk to CAB.

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JuliaScurr · 05/11/2012 10:53

//rightsofwomen.org
might take a while to get through on phone

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UterusUterusGhouli · 05/11/2012 10:55

Thank you. I hadn't thought of the cab. Thank you.

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