So...now the biggie of 2015! Moving house. I am almost 2 years down from when the ex announced her desire to split and the house is the last thing left to settle. The Courts awarded me 61.5% (yes.. me.. a man!!) She wanted 50/50 so I guess I got the better cut..however due to my age (54 next birthday) and location (London) I'm up against it looking for a place to live. thats the worst part! The loss of so many assets..the joint relationship of marriage and house...retirement at some point and relative comfort to enjoy life.. well thats largely out the window! I lost all my savings paying

So...now the biggie of 2015! Moving house. I am almost 2 years down from when the ex announced her desire to split and the house is the last thing left to settle. The Courts awarded me 61.5% (yes.. me.. a man!!) She wanted 50/50 so I guess I got the better cut..however due to my age (54 next birthday) and location (London) I'm up against it looking for a place to live. thats the worst part! The loss of so many assets..the joint relationship of marriage and house...retirement at some point and relative comfort to enjoy life.. well thats largely out the window! I lost all my savings paying

Happy 2015! Xmas is a strange time for those in or out of the divorce process. Lots of Ghosts of Christmas Past! Last year was worse..as it was the first one but this year was hard in its own way. In the interim...my Dad died and my youngest daughter moved back to live with her Mum after 6 years with me and my ex (her step-mum). In June it all happened so the year changed dramatically....followed by two Court appearances contesting the financial split of assets and finally the Decree Absolute in October! I had a new 'friend' staying at Xmas as she had no where else to go but it was not a