Help with Form E please!

[HugATree1]

Hi All, so my H decided to take me to court to try and throw my baby and me out of our matrimonial home. Since i was pregnant he has been trying to force me to sell the home, not acknowledging that I don't actually have anywhere to go! I have a week and half to complete the Form E and would love some help from anyone that has any experience with this. I am pretty much starting with a blank canvas. This is my first child so when they ask questions like, what would my future expenses be, I really have no idea!

Can anyone help? it would be great to get an outline of the kind of things i need to include e.g.

4.2 Brief details of the standard of living enjoyed by you and your spouse/civil partner during the marriage/civil partnership. - what do i need to include here?

4.3 Are there any particular contributions to the family property and assets or outgoings, or to family life, or the welfare of the family that have been made by you, your partner or anyone else that you think should be taken into account? If there are any such items, briefly describe the contribution and state the amount, when it was made and by whom.
INCLUDE: Contributions already made, Contributions that will be made in the foreseeable future

Thank you!!!

HugATree1 you need to be as detailed as you can. Before you tackle the form itself which I know is long and daunting, grab a piece of paper and a pen. Then, going through each item, write down absolutely everything you can think of. It doesnt matter if you're not sure right now, just write it all down. So where are you living now? What kind of property is it? How many bedrooms. What kind of area do you live in, what kind of things did you do? Did you spend money on yoga, trips treats etc - this is all your standard of living. That is not to say that you'll be able to keep it this way, but the more accurate you are, the clearer picture the court will have about the life you currently lead.

When it talks about the contributions, include any financial contributions and the monetary value, but please, you must also include if this relates to you, the contribution to the home in other ways. For example, you are a stay at home mum providing child care and a clean home and food for your husband. Or you go out to work and you contribute financially to the household that way.

Dont be shy or modest about any of this,. The clearer you are, the more likely that the court will have an accurate picture of your needs. It makes negotiating with your husband clearer and may help you avoid court. Take your time. If in doubt, include it!

I hope that helps :)

Thanks DivorceAlchemist, that is really helpful. It is so hard to remember everything as things have been soo horrible and crazy for so long now (2years!). We used to have a really happy stable life, but since he decided he wanted a divorce it has tipped my world upside down!

It is great to have ideas of things to write though

xx

You're welcome. Anymore questions, just ask!

Why do you only have a week and a half to file it? The court timetable gives you longer than that.