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DIY Separation

  • 01-04-2019 02:22PM
    #1
    Jane7939
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭


    Hi I'm wondering if a marraige breaks up but both parties are agreed and don't want to involve solicitor how do i do that and if I don't get a legal seperation how can we proove we are 4 years apart when it comes to getting a divorce I'm confused


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  • #2
    Caranica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,287 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Jane7939 wrote: »
    Hi I'm wondering if a marraige breaks up but both parties are agreed and don't want to involve solicitor how do i do that and if I don't get a legal seperation how can we proove we are 4 years apart when it comes to getting a divorce I'm confused

    It's quite straightforward if you don't have kids or property. I was looking at using DIY Divorce for a little help, their fees were low but now that my ex works overseas, it has to go legal because I'm pretty sure a judge won't sign off on our current agreement


  • #3
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,904 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Jane7939 wrote: »
    Hi I'm wondering if a marraige breaks up but both parties are agreed and don't want to involve solicitor
    It may be useful for each party to get legal advice. This doesn't necessarily mean using the solicitor to draft the agreement or do other work. Consider the risk of 'gaslighting'.

    'Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, and sanity.'
    Jane7939 wrote: »
    how can we proove we are 4 years apart when it comes to getting a divorce
    You give evidence of this - personal evidence, affidavits and documents showing you are living apart.


  • #4
    randomrb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 351 ✭✭randomrb


    It is definitely worth talking to a professional in this area at least once. A lot of people don't know the full extent of their obligations or responsibilities in this area.

    Also the fact that any separation agreement can be changed if either of the parties have a change in circumstances before divorce.

    Once you have been legally advised it is hugely beneficial if you can come to an agreement between yourselves as it is cheaper, quicker and easier


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