I did consult my solicitor for initial advice but at £200 per hour + vat its not feasible to appoint them to represent me. Unfortunately because I own my house and work full time I am not eligible for legal aid.
I hope that with the evidence I have and when the facts are put in front of the court then the truth will be seen.
What puzzles me is that he is claiming the marriage is subsisting but then states in a letter from his solicitors he does not want personal contact when he eventually arranges to collect his few meagre belongings?! I would say these are 2 very contradictory statements. Also what does he hope to achieve from defending the petition? Does he think that when his 2 year visa expires he will be able to claim residency?
All I can say is he managed to con me from the start!