Choosing a Divorce Solicitor

You should be looking for a solicitor who is a family law specialist and an expert. But it is also important that you do not overlook some basic qualities such as:

• Your solicitor should be able to listen to you rather than talk at you
• He/she should have an understanding of what is important to you and what see as a successful outcome
• Your solicitor should be able to communicate what your rights are and also explain to your what your partner’s rights are
• They should be solution driven and able to give you trusted advice about your family, any children and your financial security
• Your solicitor should also be able to give you information about costs at the outset and at relevant stages, so you can make informed decisions about how to proceed with your case.

We are experts in our field of family law, and we are often described as ‘straight shooters’: we give fair and balanced advice to our clients and with clear cost information. Our role is to advise you and it is for you then to decide what to do.

Getting legal advice early on can help you decide how much support you need, and at what stage in the process.

Early legal advice is often essential because what decision you take now could have an impact on your case later on down the line.
You should seek legal advice as soon as possible if:

• You are at risk of domestic violence or being made homeless
• You do not know what your financial rights and need advice about a fair financial agreement
• There are complicated assets, including businesses, multiple properties, loans, inheritances, offshore assets and so on
• You are in a vulnerable financial position compared to your partner and may need, for example, interim maintenance
• The are difficulties in relation to the children including the living or child care arrangements or in you seeing your children
• There is an international connection to your case, for example, in relation to jurisdiction, location of assets or in relation to the children

The first meeting is one of the most important meetings with your solicitor. It is the best opportunity to form the basis of your professional relationship.

At this first meeting or consultation, you should be able to freely discuss:

• Your rights and options, including dispute resolution such as mediation
• The divorce procedure, what happens and when – so almost a timeline to conclusion
• Points of legal advice, tactics, strategy – and to achieve the best outcome for you
• This should include any weaknesses in your case and what can be done to strengthen your case
• Any children, where they are to live and the care arrangements
• How an agreement can be reached with your partner; and
• The likely costs that should be involved

If you at risk of domestic abuse, your solicitor will make it a priority to keep you (and any children) safe.

We offer a fixed fee consultation and with a view to providing you with proper advice and with a foundation about how you move forward. We have a service pledge to our clients and discuss a road map with a view to taking you to Day One of your new life.

We are here to support and guide you.

Family law mediation is another option to explore at the beginning of your divorce case or during it.

A mediator is trained in helping separating couples reach agreement even on difficult issues. They will not take sides but will listen to you both. We have a trained mediator who can help you with mediation as well.

We are a specialist firm of divorce and family lawyers. We have very high client service levels and our testimonials hyperlink confirm not only our expertise but the successful outcomes we have achieved for our clients and our client care.