Getting a divorce is for most people one of the most stressful points in their life. The last thing they need is to find out part way through the process that they are using a solicitor who is not advising them well or who is dragging out the process. Choosing the right solicitor for your specific circumstances is vital.
First consider your circumstances, if your divorce is straightforward and does not involve assets or children then it may be possible to get a divorce with only initial advice from a solicitor. Most people need a solicitor so make sure that you find one who is experienced in cases like yours. If you have suffered abuse or domestic violence, then you need a solicitor who has past experience in dealing with these issues. If child custody is involved you need a firm of solicitors that has dealt with divorces involving children in the past.
At some point during the divorce process there are usually points of disagreement, which can quickly degenerate into long running arguments. Finding a Resolution accredited solicitor can help to make sure that points of disagreement are resolved quickly without them becoming issues that slow the process down and add to the distress and costs of the divorce. There are 5,500 Resolution accredited firms within the UK who follow a code of practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to divorce.
Try to speak with 2 or 3 solicitors before choosing one. The majority of solicitors offer a free or fixed fee first consultation. At this consultation you can establish if the solicitor has experience which is relevant to your case. In addition, you can also see if you can work with this solicitor, it is vital that you feel you can communicate with your solicitor and that they can understand your point of view too. After speaking to 2 or 3 solicitors you will also better understand your situation and the options available to you.
During the initial consultation ask the solicitor to explain their fees, not all firms charge the same. Choosing a solicitor that you can afford will save you many months of stress.
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