Form A

[GreenGlassVases]

Hello,

Thanks in part to MN I’m divorcing my abusive ex. Mediation has failed and I’m going to be LIP and am asking the court to help push things forward with the financial order - so to get to disclosure, get a PODE, and pension (mine) sharing order. I am also seeking spousal maintenance as he’s manouvered himself into a financially stable situation whilst financially abusing me.

The Form A is ready to go but what evidence do I need to include now? What can wait? Do I need to evidence the delaying and sandbagging tactics for example? I’ve got the mediators declaration. What extra needs to go in now please? 🙏

Any advice very gratefully recieved 🙏

Divorce solicitor here - no need to provide any additional evidence at this stage. You could refer to his delays in your form e conduct session but realistically this wouldn’t have material effect on your case. You can also refer to this in your FM5 (form filed before first hearing explaining why non court dispute resolution hasn’t been successful) and your position statements (you can file a short statement setting out your position before each hearing). Honestly it’s not likely to have a massive effect if any on the overall outcome. You could however seek a costs order if he doesn’t comply with his disclosure requirements and renders hearings ineffective.

You can also apply for maintenance pending suit at this stage if you do not have enough income to meet your needs and he has surplus income.

Brilliant. Thanks so much. 🙏

Good luck 💕

Thank you 🙏 😊