Divorce Financial Order Guidance

Summary

In a divorce case involving a short marriage and children, including one with special needs, the primary caregiver seeks a financial order. Key issues include the transfer of motorcycle ownership purchased with personal savings, child maintenance from a non-contributing spouse, and the spouses lack of cooperation in paperwork exchange unless protective orders are dropped. The position statement should highlight these points, emphasizing the caregivers role and financial contributions. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Court for financial order in divorce. Need help writing a position statement. Was married for 13 months and lived together for less than 5 years. I have * children living with me. One child with special needs and attending a specialist school. One child who is biologically my husbands child. I worked and was the care giver to everyone. Husband didn’t work and didn’t assist in day to day living apart from doing school runs in the morning. I purchased * motorcycles during the short marriage and he put himself as registered keeper for them all. I would like the registered keeper to be switched over to me as I used my savings to purchase the motorcycles and he did not contribute. He isn’t paying child maintenance.
Hi ****! It sounds like you have a solid basis for your position statement. Here are some key points you might include:
- Duration of marriage: 13 months.
- Living together for less than 5 years.
- Primary caregiver and income earner.
- Three children in your care, one with special needs.
- Husband's lack of financial contribution and minimal assistance.
- Purchased * motorcycles with your savings; husband registered them in his name.
- Husband not paying child maintenance.
Would you like more detailed guidance on structuring your position statement?
Yes please. Can you write a position statement for me
Sure, ****! Here's a draft of your position statement:
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Position Statement
Applicant: **** [Your Last Name]
Respondent: [Husband's Name]
Case No: [Case Number]
Date: [Date]
Court: [Court Name]
Background
*. Duration of Marriage: The marriage lasted for 13 months.
*. Living Arrangements: We lived together for less than 5 years.
*. Children: I have three children living with me, one of whom is biologically the respondent's child. One child has special needs and attends a specialist school.
Financial Contributions and Caregiving
*. Primary Caregiver and Income Earner: I have been the primary caregiver and income earner throughout our marriage. The respondent did not work and contributed minimally to daily living, aside from school runs in the morning.
Assets
*. Motorcycles: During our short marriage, I purchased three motorcycles using my savings. Despite this, the respondent registered himself as the keeper of these motorcycles. I request the registered keeper status to be transferred to me as I solely funded their purchase.