Could anyone give me some advice please?
Need to file for divorce.
Been separated for 2 years and been claiming universal credit ever since.
I am a carer for my autistic child (not his) and have 2 other children.
When we separated, we split the savings 50/50
We have no joint finances
We have no mortgage
I am in a housing association home which I got after we separated.
We have a child together which just lately, he hasn't seen much of at all. Nothing set in stone in terms of contact. It's just been a couple of hours here and there.
He is in quite a bit of debt, none of it is in my name. He is a gambling addict.
He pays no maintenance (going to cms if he hasn't paid this by tomorrow)
Called the police twice now regarding his abusive behaviour.
A couple of things:
• when we separated, I took the car. The loan is in his name but the car is in mine. He has added to this loan since but there is only about 9 months left on the car part of the loan. I have told him I am not paying for this.
• He pays for the sofa that's in my house. I have set up a standing order to pay him for this monthly
• he says he wants to take me to court so as he wants me to pay him for some work he did on the house. Although I have proof he was doing this to help me out and never wanted paying.
Can anyone tell me if I am best to just apply online or should I get a solicitor with him being abusive? I know I will get help with fees.
It should be easy as there is nothing to sort but I am scared of him and how difficult he could make this.
I want the process to be as easy and straight forward as possible but I don't want to make the wrong move because he is an absolute nightmare to deal with.
Thank you.