Implications of having a new partner

[piscespickle]

I am partway through a divorce and trying to finalise the financial settlement. This is the tricky part (isn't it always!) as my STBXH won't disclose his finances. He is a liar and abusive and it took me many years to build the courage to leave.

However, in the meantime my new relationship is getting more and more serious and I fully intend to start a new life and build a home with him.

I feel that if I made this known potentially we could move forward more quickly and openly. But have read that I should perhaps keep it separate and quiet until my own settlement has been done,

Does anyone have any experience or advice?

Don’t tell him you intend to marry
it won’t help soled up anything
if he’s stalling can you get this to court for a resolution ?

If you decided to cohabit before the settlement is reached it may impact what you are awarded depending on how much is available to be split and the cost of housing you and your ex. If you live with a new partner then the living costs would be lower.

It may make no difference depending on the amount available to split.