Communication with Other Sides Solicitor

I am now representing myself and have e-mailed the solicitor representing my wife regarding some outstanding issues and also the timing for the exchange of form E''s.

That solicitor has written to me this morning stating "we are not able to communicate with you via e-mail and would ask that all future communications are by letter"

Are they precluded from communication by e-mail for legal reasons or is this a choice about their work preference?

I am happy for my e-mails to them to include a signed attachment (letter) and to be followed up by post and if they like they can do the same so what is the issue?

Thank you

PS I posted this in the Self Representation Forum as well, I hope this is alright.

Thank you

I assume it may be something to do with signatures on letters. Many solicitors still seem to like a pieces of paper. It can be frustrating though as there is an inevitable delay. I would advise that you send everything by recorded delivery.

You could suggest sending an email and following up by a letter although I expect they won''t be keen on this type of duplication.

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me, much appreciated.

As you say solicitors "like" bits of paper but can they insist I communicate by letter only?

Thanks

I am not 100% sure but I think they probably can insist that communication is by letter only, hopefully someone else on the site will confirm this?

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me, much appreciated.

As you say solicitors "like" bits of paper but can they insist I communicate by letter only?

Thanks

My Ex''s solicitor said this, too.

They then opted not to reply to the letters either!

I don''t know why they say it, sorry. Seems odd when they''d probably accept a Fax.

There is no reason why a solicitor cannot accept email, judges use them!, the is no reason in law why they cannot be accepted as general correspondence, obviously there are exceptions with some documents.