New partner and divorce settlement

[redbrix]

My marriage broke down and I am now in a new relationship with a man. We are just starting divorce proceedings and dh is determined I'll walk away with very little (certainly less than I'm entitled to). He's a formidable opponent so I need to be one step ahead.
Currently I don't live with, or share finances with my new partner. But will my new relationship be taken into account? It will certainly go to court, dh will argue that I'll be well supported by my new partner

Not remotely relevant at all

@redbrix do not cohabitate until after the divorce is finalised. I was asked to prove that I was not cohabitating as ex DH was trying to argue the same. They went through bank statements with a fine tooth comb to try and prove that I was.

If it’s questioned just state that it is a new, casual relationship (even if it’s not) Shouldn’t be relevant

Many thanks

Relationship won't matter but don't cohabit.
He may be formidable but just keep,calm over it.

I assume you have a large amount of assets as otherwise there won't be much left. Some friends got divorced and had reasonable assets and the legal bills were £40k. It was settled before court but if it had gone they were looking at another £20-30k

In a similar situation with my DP. I’m already divorced, DP is divorcing and his Ex is trying to say he lives with me most of the time - not true. There’s a section on Form E about this. You simply say you are not cohabiting or have plans to or to marry. Stuck to your guns.

We have some transactions back and forth on his bank statements - basically owing each other for food money or tickets sometimes. I’m hoping this won’t matter - but she will no doubt be highlighting this. We may have to explain each one, but there’s nothing more than about £50. Usually £20-£40.

As I understand it if you have no joint finances / no joint bank account / the names on the electoral role correspond to different addresses etc then he doesn’t have a leg to stand on.

If you live together your new partners finances will be taken into account and your ex can use it against you.
You will have to declare all finances in your Form E.
His solicitor and the court need to see its just you and your children.