Mindysmum

I left my husband 6 weeks ago because of his controlling ways and him putting me down constantly. He has always been what my mother has described as a bit of a wide boy, but as far as I am aware or from what he tells me has kept to the right side of the law. I just don't trust him any more and want him out of my life. Was thinking for going for one of these quickie online divorces. Have any of you used this facility and being as our finances are complicated and there are two children involved what do you think. I just want rid of him as quickly as possible as I cannot bear him any more. 

Posted on: February 1, 2012 - 3:23pm
Anna
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Hi Mindysmum, I have just been looking around the internet for information on quickie divorce, specifically a forum and have not found much although one interesting point from this webpage - www.terry.co.uk/forum/read.php?2,958 says:

Many quick divorce services are unable to deal the financial aspects of divorce for even quite ordinary cases

Which made me think that you would really need to find out more from a solicitor first perhaps, as one of the most prominent issues you have is the financial side of things

Here is a link to very basic step by step guide: www.quickdivorces.co.uk/

Would your ex agree to the divorce?

Posted on: February 1, 2012 - 3:41pm

Mindysmum

I am not sure if he will agree, but he has said that if I start involving solicitors things will get very nasty and it will open a can of worms which I don't want to get into. I am really worried that he might have got me to sign something in the past which possibly wasn't above board. I have heard of women being jailed because of that sort of thing. I don't know if it is the case but my parents have never trusted him. I am so frightened, I will top myself before suffering the shame of appearing in court.

Posted on: February 1, 2012 - 4:32pm

sparklinglime
DoppleMe

Then you need to say that to the solicitor you see...

You have to think of your two children here, and building a new life for them - and you need to be strong to do that...

Unfortunately, divorce isn't easy.

If there is a quick way of sorting things, I'm sure a solicitor would be happy to do this.

Posted on: February 1, 2012 - 5:13pm

Mindysmum

How will it be good for my children if their mother is in prison. Their dad would get them anyway so it won't make any difference whether I'm alive or not. Their dad will stay abroad to avoid prosecution,he can easily get them out there with him. If I end up in jail my life will be over.

Posted on: February 1, 2012 - 5:33pm

shaz 5

mindysmum welcome to this site , stop deep breaths here who has said anything about yr ex having the kids and you will go to prison?

like anna said there is alot to do with going through a divorce and i would more likely to go through a solicitor then do a online one. with him saying that to you he wont agree and it would open a can of worms well you see thats his way of still controlling you and the situation could you not phone womens aid and talk to someone i did with my ex and they were helpful for me please dont do anything to hurt yourself those kids need you and yes i agree taht at the beginning it is not easy but you will get through this i have and if i can you will. with me i called the police on mine and we face crown court this month so i know it isnt easy but pleae those kids need you you have your family that will help you through

Posted on: February 3, 2012 - 8:40am

Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hi MindysMum

I have been away for a few days so just catching up with posts now. You talk about going to prison.....have you any cause to think that your children's father has information about you that would cause you to be sent to jail? It sounds to me as if he is threatening you and that he knows what you are frightened of. Have you had a chat to your GP about how anxious you are feeling?

Posted on: February 3, 2012 - 8:46am

Anna
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Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hi mindysmum, what was it that he got you to sign, do you have a specific thing in mind?

Posted on: February 3, 2012 - 11:03am

Mindysmum

In the last 4 years, I have been able to stand up to him a bit more, but before that he would bring in forms and tell me to sign them, when I asked what they were for and try to read them he would say Oh its an insurance or pension I am taking out for you,. He bought a few properties on Interest Only, Buy to Let Mortgages, which he rented out. As far as I know, I jointly own one of these properties. It is now in negative equity and I have never received any of the rent from it. It goes into an account he uses for his rented properties and he claims all the money is swallowed up by mortgage repayments, repairs and other expenses incurred. My worry is that I could have signed for other properties, he has bought and sold a few over the years. I really don't know what has gone on. He says he has no cash, he has'nt worked for 5 years, and we had been living abroad for that time. We lived off savings and money he got from selling a property, but now he claims all that money has gone. He is still living abroad in a property in joint names. It is because of these two properties I cannot get any benefit. I know I have assets, but cannot raise money from them in a day. How am I expected to feed and clothe my children.

My mother's partner has now written to local council to say I have to leave theirs within the month, as he cannot cope with the overcrowding and the noise the children make. Me being here is also causing a rift between them. I am so worried about what will happen to me and children. Sorry this is so garbled but I am completely mixed up.

Posted on: February 3, 2012 - 11:54am

Anna
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Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Don't worry about the garbledness!! That is completely normal, you are having to deal with so many issues at this time, we all remember how complicated that can feel.

Have you been to speak to the Citizens Advice Bureau? 

Posted on: February 3, 2012 - 4:07pm

sparklinglime
DoppleMe

Citizens Advice have been really very helpful with me recently.  I really do hope they can help.

As awful as it sounds, your Mum's partner writing to the council will help with regards to housing.

Posted on: February 4, 2012 - 6:49pm