Submitting Form E

[Nimbus1999]

We have a court date in April to go through the finances.

Is there anything stopping us submitting our form Es now? I thought perhaps if we have each other’s information, we could at least try to negotiate something before the court date.

How early is too early?

Ok thanks MillyMollyMooMoo, really appreciate it.

Perhaps then, when I have the completed Form E and have all the financial information, I can seek further advice.

I had to get a loan. Payable in 2 yrs. I had to as it is a minefield and it will be worth in the long run. I am paying a solicitor when i need them. I am doing most things myself but when i am stuck I have a meeting and pay them by the hour.
Just sharing my experience.

It doesn’t feel like the outcome of a 50/50 split will be in the best interests of the children. Currently:

We own a property suitable for housing us. I work full time and have been paying the mortgage, childcosts and all the bills for 1.5 years from my salary and managing. No question the house will need to be sold as I don’t earn enough to remortgage. My ex accommodation is a struggle as too small. It wasn’t such an issue before as he had them 2/14 but an issue now 50/50.

When we sell and split everything 50/50, we will then both have to rent properties which are likely to be a struggle size wise. Kids will have to share smaller rooms instead of own rooms. This will be particularly hard on my DD, she appreciates her own space without younger DD. We will all adapt but I do believe this will negatively impact their lives.

In addition, neither of us earn enough to meet rent (even on a smaller properties). I could only meet the rent from my wages if I rented a place and didn’t have my own bedroom. I WFH so that is not ideal either.

Just feels that a father’s right to 50/50 is at detriment to the children. I might not feel that way if they have an amazing father who put them first and always acted in their best interests. Unfortunately, that is not the case here.