If you decide to take your partner to court for a share of the home you’ve lived in or because you can’t agree how to divide joint assets or possessions, you will have to pay legal and other fees. If you can’t pay them from your savings or income, you may have to look at other options.
How to pay legal fees when you separate if you were cohabiting
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Agreement Builder - Finances
The process of answering the questions in each agreement builder should help you consider what outcomes are best for your children and both of you. They can form a useful starting point when discussing your situation with your ex-partner or a legal representative such as a solicitor.
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Debt calculator
Use this tool to do help you calculate your financial situation. Add the information to your 'Agreement builder - Finances tool' along with your thoughts around what outcomes you'd like to see.
