Julieb Posted May 13, 2024 Share Posted May 13, 2024 Hi, ive just joined and need some advice. I want to get divorced in 2026 after 40+ years. Its been horrendous. I have no privacy. Everything i say and do in my home is relayed to a bunch of peopke i have nothing to do with. Even when i told him i had cancer and didnt want anyone to know because i didnt want to answer questions, i just wanted to get on with it (thats my way). He nearly fell over himself to get on the phone to tell his little army. He has resented everything i say and do since day one really but i didnt know he was slating me and turning people against me my whole marriage. i have saved some money and plan on moving back to my home town where my sister lives and my friends do also. We live rent free in a company house (his old workplace). I live in one room. He has the rest of the house. There are no assets to share. I will only take my personal stuff and my treasured ornaments and my rocking chair when i leave. im hoping to get an online ‘clean break’ divorce. I think he will agree to that. We rarely speak. i will have to rent privately if thats possible on just my full state pension and a tiny works pension which wont amount to more than twenty pounds per month. Has anyone else done this? And were you successful? I will have to claim Housing Benefit i suppose. Ive never claimed anything my whole life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter B Posted May 14, 2024 Share Posted May 14, 2024 8 hours ago, Julieb said: im hoping to get an online ‘clean break’ divorce. I think he will agree to that. We rarely speak. i will have to rent privately if thats possible on just my full state pension and a tiny works pension which wont amount to more than twenty pounds per month. Has anyone else done this? And were you successful? I will have to claim Housing Benefit i suppose. Ive never claimed anything my whole life. Hi Julie, sorry to hear you've had to suffer for so long. There are a few things to consider given your situation: Given your long marriage and the unique situation with the company house, a solicitor specializing in divorce might be best. They can ensure a clean break is achieved and handle any legalities regarding the company house residency. Many offer free initial consultations. Claiming housing benefit can definitely help with renting privately Age UK has information on claiming benefits: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ You can also check the government website: https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits You could also consider seeking advice from a financial advisor to explore options for maximizing your income from your pensions. I hope you get this resolved soon so you can move on with your life. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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