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My ex is a cunt. If I write to his solicitor will it cost him?

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1664Ex · 23/03/2025 16:24

The consent order says he has to cover half of uniform and associated education costs when agreed in advance. So he won’t agree anything in advance.

He wrote, via his solicitor that he would cover a single big uniform bill - she said she had told him to do it because it was the “right thing” but that he doesn’t technically have to pay. And so he didn’t pay. But she charged him for the letter.

So, currently he is ignoring everything. Even if I ask in advance. Just total no contact - the last time he was in contact it was to tell me that he would contact the police as my emails which are no more than every 2 months or so, and are entirely related to the kids, is harassment!😂

So if I write to his solicitor, will she charge him? Or can he just tell her to shred it and carry on ignoring?

[ Background info is he is a hugely well paid director of a public company. He pays at CMS rates and not a penny more. He won’t see the kids apart from on school holidays unless I drive them, or find a cab. They are all disabled, full EHCP and all senior school age. ]

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BillyBoe46 · 23/03/2025 17:57

I'd send him a letter via the solicitor for everything, school trip 1/2 the costs send a letter, uniform send a letter, shoes send a letter. He'll be begging you to email him soon enough.

BountifulPantry · 23/03/2025 17:54

Yes, every time you write to his solicitor, she will charge him time to review the letter, speak to him and write back to you.

So every time you need something I would be writing to his solicitor. I’d also send things piecemeal, so ask for one thing one week and another thing another week. It will add up.

I would also go back to court to get that order amended. It’s clearly not working. That will cost him a fortune, but would also be expensive for you.

BucketFacer · 23/03/2025 17:42

I would have thought going via his office is a bit more likely to be seen as harassment...

1664Ex · 23/03/2025 17:38

Indeed although I wondered what the protocol was.

im also tempted to write to him via his office. The post room will make sure he gets it.

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ACynicalDad · 23/03/2025 16:39

Only one way to find out.