Divorce form D8 - financial order left blank. Keep the 911?

[DickusMaximus]

Hi,

I'm getting divorced. All amicable so far, been on the cards for a decade. No property involved. I have cars / watches / small pension etc.

Last night we filled in the D8 together - my wife is the applicant, unreasonable behaviour on my part - and she's left Part 10 Financial Order sec (a) and (b) completely blank, signed it and I have the form and marriage cert.

Does these put me at an (possibly unfair) advantage?

Thank you.

[soprano]

She can still issue a Form A seeking all forms of financial relief, eg spousal maintenance, capital orders, orders against pensions amongst a number of others

[DickusMaximus]

Ah ok, and that's *after* the decrees?

[soprano]

DickusMaximus said:

Ah ok, and that's *after* the decrees?

The form A can be issued any time after the petition. A court can only make financial orders after the decree nisi. From her point of view it would be sensible to deal with the matrimonial finances before decree absolute is pronounced as that may have an impact upon her pension rights if you should pass away before any order against pensions is made.

It may be sensible for you as well. There is nothing stopping her issuing a form A in years to come if there have not been financial orders. She may never seek any orders against you - I'm afraid without dealing with the finances there is always that uncertainty/possibility.

Some professional advice is a good idea.