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Separated from DH - getting confused about financial aspects

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dippingmytoeinagain · 01/04/2014 17:16

Hello all

DH and I have been separated for close to 2 years. All in all, very amicable and friendly and we are trying to keep things on an even keel for the DCs. Divorce hasn't been discussed and I am in no great hurry. We have reached an informal agreement about assets split but I could do with some recommendations as to where I can get some solid, straightforward advice to make sure that I'm not being naive in what we are agreeing. I am a bit reluctant to involve a solicitor as my perception of that is that it will cost us both a lot of money and potentially lead to things becoming acrimonious - but this is perhaps where I am being naive!

Also, are there any advantages to being legally separated rather than just separated?

Many thanks Smile

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Nappaholic · 01/04/2014 22:43

I'm sorry to hear about yr separation...even if it is amicable.

If you google "Resolution family law" you should be able to find a local Resolution member who will be able to give you some outline or preliminary advice, possibly on a free or fixed fee basis.

Resolution lawyers work to a code that seeks to resolve separation issues by negotiation, rather than confrontation - and who wouldn't want that? They can also explain the differences between divorce, judicial separation, "legal separation" etc.

Good luck!

dippingmytoeinagain · 03/04/2014 14:29

Many thanks - I will look them up Smile

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babybarrister · 03/04/2014 18:06

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