D.C. v. R.C.

(a) The matrimonial home at [address redacted] having an agreed market value as at 15 February 2013 of �120,000, subject to a standard security in favour of the Yorkshire Building Society as of March 2013 of �180 making the net value of the matrimonial home being �199,820.

(b) Sums at credit of three joint accounts numbered [redacted] with the Yorkshire Building Society as follows: (�1.44); (�4,916.16);(�7,187.65).

[2] I was advised at the commencement of the proof that much had been agreed between the parties. A joint minute was lodged in which the extent and value of the matrimonial property was set out. The contents of the joint minute are found in the findings of fact above. The divorce was to be undefended and the appropriate affidavits were lodged together with the marriage certificate. I was told that there would need to be a limited amount of evidence heard following which submissions would be made.

[3] The Pursuer gave evidence. Her net salary was about �1,300 per month at present. Changes in her employer's arrangements meant that either her hours or hourly rate might decrease a little in the near future unless she was to accept a move to a different working place, which she was reluctant to do since she enjoyed working where she was. If she stayed where she was, her monthly net wage would be likely to decrease a little.

[5] The outstanding mortgage was just �180. He paid �22.50 per month to the mortgage. He was not saving. All his income was spent as he received it since he was repaying a loan to his father. He agreed that he would struggle to pay a mortgage of a larger amount.