Been separated a long time - 5 years, been living separately.
We had no joint assets - a family car which has since been sold and money divided (was a pittance as old banger). Just the household belongings really. We didn't own our marital home and had no savings.
Messy separation and post-separation abuse (him to me)
I have not been perfect either, emotions have run high and we've had some big fallouts over the years.
I try to keep it as amicable as possible for our children's sake.
So recently when collecting our child, STBexH commented that he had been hit with a big tax bill. He recently started a Limited company.
Within days of him saying that, it transpires he has applied for divorce and also a financial order.
He's previously contested about giving me maintenance, insisting he has our child 50% so doesn't need to... although in school holidays etc, he certainly doesn't/hasn't.
I do not have any money. I very much live hand to mouth, no savings, dread the car needing repairs. Rely on UC and my wage to get by.
My concern is that he's going to somehow try and sting me for half of this tax bill?
I've no idea what a Financial Order involves, but when I googled it, it mentions splitting debt.
He previously commented how the Child Maintenance service wouldn't get anything from him as he pays himself the minimum amount from his business. So i suspect he will imply he can't afford to give me the measely amount he gives me for our child.
I'm anxious that this will again bring more stress, or financial worry, for me.
Advice please?
Why would someone apply for a F.O if there's no property/savings to speak of?