Financial order support

[Princessprawn1]

My ex and I were married for a year. We split 6 years ago and I have only just got around to being in a position to afford the divorce.
We had nothing whilst together really and I have no interest in anything he has.
We do have 2 children, but they have nothing to do with my ex - their choice (16 & 13)

During the 6 years we were separated I purchased a home with my new partner. My ex has never been to the location of where the house is.

Do I need to declare that on the financial order and will my ex get a portion of my house?

Also, are there any financial order templates that I can use?
Can't really afford a solicitor 😞

Thanks

Yes it needs declaring
its unlikely but not impossible he’d be awarded any of it

As above it needs to be declared, not impossible he will get a % of it but I’d say it’s unlikely

What forms do I use?

So, if you eldest is 16, you have been married 1 year and separated for 6, were you living together for the first 9 years of your eldest child's life? If that is the case, the living together period and the marriage can be added together for the purpose of divorce .. So potentially 10 or more years together.. You will need to declare all your assets, as will he. A lot will depend on him and whether he wants to pursue a claim against your new property. If you feel he might, then it would be best to see a solicitor who will know what can be ring fenced from the settlement. I assume after 6 years, your STBXH needs are being met, he has a roof over his head and is able to pay for his own lifestyle which may help your case if you can also demonstrate the funds for the property did not come from marital funds which you held onto when you seperated.

You need to seek legal advice but you have to declare anything you have and from what I know your partner will too as he is now part of the situation. You are now a partnership so both will have to go through financial disclosure of all your assets and pensions etc.
I would presume that as it has been 6 years and he doesn't look after the children then it would be unlikely he would win a claim on your new home but he can try so only a solicitor could really give the best advice on how you can ring fence anything.
Also you said the marriage was a year, but we're you together a long time before that as there is a lot that be taken into consideration.
Proper advice is a must.