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Solicitors 1538 topics

Discussion on using solicitors. Please do not name any solicitor in this forum - keep your questions general/anonymous.
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divorce petition
Hi all
My partner received his divorce papers today. On the arrangements for children though there a 3 errors and I wondered what he should do about it.
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21 Apr 08, by nessienoo
Latest 21 Apr 08 by nessienoo
Replies:3
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Latest by nessienoo
21 Apr 08
Legal Aid Solicitor
Hi,

I am trying to find a legal aid solicitor but none in my area are taking anyone on at the mo, I am still on good terms with my ex and I have asked ...
19 Apr 08, by Saviour
Latest 19 Apr 08 by Angel557
Replies:1
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Latest by Angel557
19 Apr 08
Changing kids surname
Jumping the gun at bit here but eldest asked me if he can change his name when the divorce finally happens. Does he need fathers permission?
Read somewhere ...
16 Apr 08, by gorgeous
Latest 16 Apr 08 by sexysadie
Replies:2
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Latest by sexysadie
16 Apr 08
Change of Solicitors
Hi all you Wiki Peeps – you may recall my previous posts when I was indicating my astonishment at my X2B being able to get Legal Aid, well things seems to hav ...
15 Apr 08, by Gingerkitty
Latest 15 Apr 08 by sexysadie
Replies:1
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Latest by sexysadie
15 Apr 08
How to find a solicitor?
Apologies if this has been discussed already but I am new to this forum. Been separated for over a year and feel it is time to start divorce proceedings to sor ...
12 Apr 08, by penny10p
Latest 12 Apr 08 by inreach
Replies:7
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Latest by inreach
12 Apr 08
my experience with solicitors
Before I start, let me immediately apologise to Attiladahun, Mike and all the other experts here who give their time for free and help in any way they can.
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11 Apr 08, by redoctober
Latest 11 Apr 08 by Young again
Replies:3
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Latest by Young again
11 Apr 08
CETV on separation
Hi all,

My wifes lawyer has asked for a CETV valuation on my NHS pension. We still live in the same house but are in the process of separation. My unde ...
10 Jan 08, by peteringout
Latest 09 Apr 08 by Fiona
Replies:7
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Latest by Fiona
09 Apr 08
I need advice, lost complitly
need advice please
I have court hearing on 18th of April about jurisdiction, also my husband was let to fill an answer. In this situation my representative ...
06 Apr 08, by zayka
Latest 07 Apr 08 by zayka
Replies:2
:550
Latest by zayka
07 Apr 08
Timeline in the Process
Hello

I have a query over the timelines, and when things happen before DN (Petition based on UB)

So far, the petition was served initially on ...
06 Apr 08, by loneranger
Latest 07 Apr 08 by Angel557
Replies:1
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Latest by Angel557
07 Apr 08
Money
My son has recently turned 16. His father's name is on his savings bk. When he went to transfer funds his balance was £500 less than he expected. His fath ...
05 Apr 08, by gorgeous
Latest 06 Apr 08 by mike62
Replies:1
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Latest by mike62
06 Apr 08
Is my solicitors advice correct?
Hi, i wonder if anyone out there could offer me some advice as my solicitor is confusing me.

I bought a property in July 03, with a deposit of £10K of ...
02 Apr 08, by jamstac
Latest 04 Apr 08 by jamstac
Replies:4
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Latest by jamstac
04 Apr 08
A bit of useful information
I found a website ovdivorce.co.uk + solicitors checklists
which sets out the information you should assemble when seeing a solicitor for the first time.
...
30 Mar 08, by LittleMrMike
Replies:0
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Solicitors Fees / Hourly Rates
Hi,
I made my first post on this website yesterday and after issuees between myself and my wife at the weeekend am now seeking a divorce. I rang a solicito ...
25 Mar 08, by gp126
Latest 28 Mar 08 by marriaa
Replies:9
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Latest by marriaa
28 Mar 08
Solicitors' AR negligence risks
A few hints on what your solicitor might get wrong?
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Need to appoint a solicitor
I have just been petitioned by my wife. We have been separated for about 1 1/2 years.
I need to appoint a solicitor. The offers are from £180 to £400 per ...
16 Mar 08, by ByeByeLove
Latest 21 Mar 08 by Fiona
Replies:12
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Latest by Fiona
21 Mar 08
EX STALLING FOR TIME?
Hi all!

A few questions I'd like to have answered. My STBX has changed his solicitor. Unfortunately his new Solicitor will not act on his behalf until ...
20 Mar 08, by LovelyLou
Latest 20 Mar 08 by attilladahun
Replies:2
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Latest by attilladahun
20 Mar 08
mortgage
hi,

I have been seperated from my husband since july 2007. He left. Since then he choses when he pays me etc.... He hasnt given me any help for 3 weeks ...
20 Mar 08, by donna40
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'clean break' without divorce?
How can I stop ex from claiming half my inheritance should my mum die?

Can't divorce as havent been living back in the UK for 12 months and he wont agr ...
18 Mar 08, by spyder
Latest 19 Mar 08 by LittleMrMike
Replies:2
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Latest by LittleMrMike
19 Mar 08
Can solicitor hold original papers handed to them?
Hi all,

Earlier in the year as part of a full financial declaration I sought copies of a number of savings and endowment policies that my wifes layer h ...
05 Mar 08, by peteringout
Latest 13 Mar 08 by Fiona
Replies:7
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Latest by Fiona
13 Mar 08
money after divorce
my ex has told me his solicitor said he can claim any money left to me by my parents when they die even after we have divorce which hopefully should be soon and ...
13 Mar 08, by cazza
Latest 13 Mar 08 by Fiona
Replies:1
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Latest by Fiona
13 Mar 08
13 Mar 08, by amanda
Latest 13 Mar 08 by amanda
Replies:6
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Latest by amanda
13 Mar 08
Is it acceptable 4 me 2 write 2 my x2b solicititor
Would it be acceptable for me to write to my X2b's solicitor instead of my own solicitor doing it? - the reason for this purely down to cost. ...
26 Jan 08, by ahorriblemess
Latest 13 Mar 08 by familylawyer
Replies:6
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Latest by familylawyer
13 Mar 08
13 Mar 08, by amanda
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Married in South Africa - Want to Divorce in UK
Hi, My wife and I got married in South Africa 9 years ago and we moved to the UK 4.5 years ago how do we ago about getting a divorce ? Do we need to have it don ...
12 Mar 08, by jcbrown
Latest 12 Mar 08 by attilladahun
Replies:2
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Latest by attilladahun
12 Mar 08
can he contest...
My x2b has not acknowledged receipt of my divorce petition. Tomorrow marks 21 days. I know he's had it at least that long as he sent me a text message saying h ...
10 Mar 08, by emma79
Latest 11 Mar 08 by emma79
Replies:4
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Latest by emma79
11 Mar 08
questions to ask at first solicitors meeting
hi all,

i have my first sol's meeting on Wednesday and want to get a list of questions together that i can ask of them. Here are some of my thoughts on ...
09 Mar 08, by peterc
Latest 09 Mar 08 by Elizabeth
Replies:1
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Latest by Elizabeth
09 Mar 08
Acknowledgement of Service require EX's signature?
I wonder if someone has the right answer as solicitors have conflicting advice:

My solicitor commenced divorce proceedings in 2007 for unreasonable beh ...
06 Mar 08, by taken4aride
Latest 06 Mar 08 by taken4aride
Replies:3
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Latest by taken4aride
06 Mar 08
how to get divorce with a foreigner
Good evening,

One of my friend (Italian) got married in the USA with an American citizen some years ago, she left him and came to the UK 5 years ago.
05 Mar 08, by breseis
Latest 06 Mar 08 by breseis
Replies:2
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Latest by breseis
06 Mar 08
Adultery query
I did ask this a while ago but didnt really get a clear answer, then I emailed my Sol, who did reply but I still didnt get a firm answer and dont want to email ...
04 Mar 08, by Ladybelle
Latest 05 Mar 08 by Ladybelle
Replies:9
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Latest by Ladybelle
05 Mar 08
pension
my husband has accepted property split 60 40 in my favour but doesnt want to touch /share his pension with me instead he wants to give me a lump sum on competio ...
03 Mar 08, by weasel
Latest 03 Mar 08 by BVG
Replies:1
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Latest by BVG
03 Mar 08
Own Drawn Up Legal Separation to Divorce
Hi All,

I am looking for some advice, if possible. I separated in July from my husband of 12 years - we both work together (he being the Director); fo ...
02 Mar 08, by thumper
Latest 03 Mar 08 by attilladahun
Replies:3
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Latest by attilladahun
03 Mar 08
Solicitor in Brighton
Hi all,

I'm moving to Brighton shortly and have just been tipped the wink that Hubby is about to file for divorce.

Can anyone personally recom ...
29 Feb 08, by TR1
Replies:0
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Divorce and husband moving to america
Hi i am just contemplating divorce but my husband is much further down the track. He has been having an affair with a work collague for the last 4 months in the ...
25 Feb 08, by rachaelsmith
Latest 25 Feb 08 by Fiona
Replies:1
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Latest by Fiona
25 Feb 08
Solictor are Dishonest
I am going through divorce proceeding and I have come to a conclusion that Solictor's are dishonest.

The Solictor's make every effort to try and prolon ...
23 Feb 08, by smalik
Latest 24 Feb 08 by attilladahun
Replies:5
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Latest by attilladahun
24 Feb 08
FILING UNDER DESERTION
If you file under desertion and you can verify the grounds of desertion based on the specific facts. (The person lied on why they did not co-habitat and have p ...
19 Feb 08, by MEEISIS
Latest 22 Feb 08 by Fiona
Replies:1
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Latest by Fiona
22 Feb 08
Hopefully eligible for Legal Aid
Hi

Have petitioned husband for divorce on grounds of adultery, I am in the process of completing Form E. Reality is, although he will not defend divorc ...
19 Feb 08, by rebus
Latest 22 Feb 08 by Macky
Replies:5
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Latest by Macky
22 Feb 08
Solicitors fees
Hi can anyone help me,

Can you anyone let me know, when appointing a solicitor can I pay for the solicitors fees once I have sold my family home. ...
21 Feb 08, by prettypink
Latest 21 Feb 08 by Elle
Replies:6
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Latest by Elle
21 Feb 08
Self repping then sought 'free' advice
Hi all,

OK, some of you know my story. I have been self repping. Wifes has sol. He advises at the end of every letter I should seek professional legal ...
19 Feb 08, by peteringout
Latest 21 Feb 08 by Elle
Replies:6
:651
Latest by Elle
21 Feb 08
Need advice urgently
Got served with divorce papers by wife in November, just as I was admitted to hospital with suspected cancer. Went through Christmas unable to deal with paperw ...
21 Feb 08, by GettingBetter
Latest 21 Feb 08 by dukey
Replies:3
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Latest by dukey
21 Feb 08
Running totals of lawyer fees
Hi all,

Not sure if this is the right thread for my query, but here goes. I am respondent in divorce and am self repping. Wife is using lawyer and is o ...
18 Feb 08, by peteringout
Latest 19 Feb 08 by Louise11
Replies:7
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Latest by Louise11
19 Feb 08

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