Assumption: "We both know who's staying in the house — housing is sorted."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
The ES1 asks whether both sides agree on housing needs going forward. Who lives where now is not that agreement.
Court Reality
The court needs to know whether both parties agree on what each person needs to be properly housed — bedrooms, location, affordability, mortgage capacity, and whether one person needs a greater share of the assets to rehouse. If you haven't discussed all of that, the answer on your ES1 is not Yes.
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The Gap?
"We both know who's staying in the house — housing is sorted."
Court Reality
The court needs to know whether both parties agree on what each person needs to be properly housed — bedrooms, location, affordability, mortgage capacity, and whether one person needs a greater share of the assets to rehouse. If you haven't discussed all of that, the answer on your ES1 is not Yes.
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