What to ask your divorcement solicitor
Appreciate that getting an annulment can be a very daunting and sensitive time and consequently remembering and understanding what to ask can be a very difficult task. Rest assured there are no right and wrong queries.
It is important to provide us with as much facts as feasible and never ever be worried to ask questions. Our staff will continually make time for you and provide the support demanded. The answer you get may not always be the response you want or expect,but will be an answer from experience and knowledge with your best interests at the leading edge.
We can not give an exhaustive list of all queries to be asked as every case is different,however here are a few key questions to get you started off which can be asked at a preliminary appointment:
Do I have to get Divorced?
No. Only you can choose if you want to get divorced but there are usually a variety of options which we will explain to you at your initial meeting. You may only know what you want to do when you have chatted to our team and listened closely to our advice.
Do I need a Legal representative?
The short answer is no. However,we definitely encourage that you do assign a lawyer.
Upon your preliminary consultation with us you will see the expertise and professionalism of our team at that will give you the peace of mind in assigning us.
The danger you take in not prescribing a lawyer is that without proper lawful guidance you may not follow the correct divorce process which can develop delay and incur supplementary fees. Further and more dramatically you may not get the best resolution you could and can not make informed judgments.
How much will it amount to?
As will be frequently stated,every case is unique so we can not tell you definitively what your divorce will cost.
We will however typically give you a quote and be able to tell you the costs of the court fees. Court fees are referred to as disbursements and you should ask what other disbursements there could be and ask for an estimate of anticipated disbursements.
We want our clients to know the expense of instructing us,so they don’t enter into something they may not be able to pay for. We are here to help and not cause additional stress. Knowing the estimated cost from the outset will allow you to budget appropriately.