Now do people pay for their divorce and extras?

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I work part-time and have only £1k in savings. STBEXH has about £15k in an ISA that is locked away for a year. This is 'family' money but in his name. The solicitor I have instructed for the divorce and related matters (finances/mids) is going to invoice me monthly. When I get through my savings, how will I pay the solicitor? STBEXH doesn't want anything to do with this.
I thought I'd be able to pay a solicitor bill at 'the end' from the house sale so it comes out of the assets. What do other people do?
We are living in the same house but separated 5 months ago. At beginning of divorce process.

What are you going to pay a solicitor for?

Is there a reason you need a lawyer right now ? A lot of what they are doing is shuffling paperwork in the initial stages. Is there so much it is worth fighting over? I’d rather get half the isa for myself than to pay a solicitor.

Beware of debt if you will be applying for a mortgage. It won’t get added to your lending these days. It will be deducted from your equity and might limit your borrowing.

He's set the ISA up in his name but it's 'family' money being deposited in it. He'll have to declare it on his form E.

To sort out how we are going to split our assets as I don't agree with his suggestion of 50:50.

I can't work anymore hours than I already do.

What split are you asking for OP? 50:50 is usually the starting point? Don’t waste money on solicitors fees asking for unreasonable requests.

Yes 50/50 if that means needs are met /not necessary 50/50 if there are more assets. I didn’t get 50/50 because my needs were met with less than that.

Have you tried mediation? That can be a cheaper way to reach agreement. You have to work out if the extra is worth fighting for. You can end up spending more than you gain to get the settlement you want if you're not careful.

Which family? You and him? Or his parents family?
He certainly will have to declare it. Don’t be surprised if there aren’t more accounts, I’ve just discovered 3 other accounts I knew nothing about, despite asking the question just months before..

Who instigated the divorce? In my circle the person who wanted the divorce paid the legal fees to push it through. When I got divorced I offered £x for ex's legal fees and to pay all the court costs.

You’ll be assessed on your full time earning potential whether you do that or not. Why can’t you work full time ?

what % split are you asking ? Can your needs be met with 50% ?

I'm working as much as I can but having to do school run two days a week.
Asking for 60:40 split of assets.
Can't afford 2 bed house with a 50:50 split.

I want it.
He had affair.

Asking for 60:40