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COURT ORDER WRONGLY DRAFTED What can I do please? The ex has clearly mislead his barrister who drafted a court order which has resulted in telephone being changed from the first a ... 17 Jan 17, by vanilla30	Replies:0 :408
court order on hold My ex have agreed finally on a settlement that we are both happy with. We are using figures that are 18/12 old. My solicitor says that we can't continue ... 14 Jan 17, by laddie Latest 15 Jan 17 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :482	Latest by WYSPECIAL 15 Jan 17
Negligence..... Please any advice is appreciated. Hi there. Thought I'd try and write this post here hoping id get some sort of a reply with advice. This may be a long one so I apologise in advance ... 04 Dec 16, by Heartbroke.dad	Replies:0 :463
I need Advice on selecting a suitable Solicitor I am the Respondant in a divorce, which is currently at the Decree Nisi stage. I've received a court order for my financial assets etc, to be submitted within t ... 02 Dec 16, by Mr Pete Latest 03 Dec 16 by Mr Pete	Replies:2 :445	Latest by Mr Pete 03 Dec 16
Sharing undertakings outside court Here is an interesting question that is happening to me. My solicitor thinks my ex's solicitors dont know the rules and now wants to complain to law re ... 02 Dec 16, by StunnedDad Latest 02 Dec 16 by dukey	Replies:1 :495	Latest by dukey 02 Dec 16
At what point to use direct access barrister. Hi Quick circs Got Nisi, exchanged form E and questionnaires voluntarily. Received letter from court saying exchange form Es, stateme ... 13 Oct 16, by Siggi Johnson Latest 30 Nov 16 by Siggi Johnson	Replies:6 :823	Latest by Siggi Johnson 30 Nov 16
Scottish solicitor when resident in England Wondered if anyone has experience of using a Scottish soliciter when resident in England ? My preference is to use Scottish law for the divorce and fin ... 29 Nov 16, by mywikivorcename Latest 29 Nov 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :488	Latest by rubytuesday 29 Nov 16
STBX - no legal representation Hi All My STBX doesn't have legal representation and we are now at the stage of sorting out our finances as both have submitted the Form E's H ... 24 Nov 16, by MooToo Latest 24 Nov 16 by MooToo	Replies:4 :538	Latest by MooToo 24 Nov 16
Being ignore by ex's solicitors Hi, I am self representing on two separate court cases. The ex has a solicitor (or team of lawyers as he likes to call it), however his solicitor ignor ... 20 Nov 16, by vanilla30 Latest 21 Nov 16 by EmmaDC5	Replies:2 :473	Latest by EmmaDC5 21 Nov 16
Overcharged by solicitors - Next steps My previous solicitors were replaced due to incompetence and bad advice. Which was subsequently confirmed by other divorced friends and solicitors(they would sa ... 05 Oct 16, by StunnedDad Latest 20 Nov 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:3 :1433	Latest by Bubblegum11 20 Nov 16
Disputed invoice My solicitor received pension sharing forms from the pension company. He initially advised that we didn't need any input from my ex then changed his mind and sa ... 07 Nov 16, by Funny Farm	Replies:0 :446
What further action to take against ex's solicitor I am at my wit's end. My house sold in April 2016 and I am still waiting for the house sale proceeds to be distributed. My ex's solicitor has took it u ... 27 Oct 16, by Mon14	Replies:0 :497
paperwork for house in France Hi there, Just a quick one , I'm divorced ( very happy too ) we divorced over a year and a half ago and I hadn't heard anything so just asumed all was ... 13 Oct 16, by jules68 Latest 15 Oct 16 by .Charles	Replies:3 :502	Latest by .Charles 15 Oct 16
Representing myself - stbx's solicitor ignoring me I'm only using a solicitor for adhoc advice, so representing myself. I just need to know what I should expect from my husband's solicitor, as they are refusing ... 30 Sep 16, by SotonBabe Latest 13 Oct 16 by jules68	Replies:1 :498	Latest by jules68 13 Oct 16
paperwork not signed!! Hi There Would really appreciate some advice I received some paperwork from my ex husbands solicitor this morning saying that some paperwork for old p ... 03 Oct 16, by jules68 Latest 04 Oct 16 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :483	Latest by hadenoughnow 04 Oct 16
time wasting. I am struggling a bit with the time that my sols is taking in doing things. I have been waiting for over a month for draft letters re; valuations etc. I saw him ... 03 Oct 16, by itsbeenalongtime	Replies:0 :476
What to wear for free solicitor appointment? How should I dress for my first free consult with a solicitor? Got an appointment in the morning. I don't want to feel uncomfortable! ... 25 Sep 16, by janeuk Latest 25 Sep 16 by Strawberrypimms	Replies:2 :1114	Latest by Strawberrypimms 25 Sep 16
Complaint about a solicitor Today I have changed solicitors, mine has done nothing productive for six weeks, and this has culminated with me being attacked by my violent ex because there w ... 06 Sep 16, by bumbag1 Latest 14 Sep 16 by WinterBaby	Replies:6 :562	Latest by WinterBaby 14 Sep 16
Research on accessing legal service An independent research organisation - are looking for participants for a telephone survey we are doing for the Solicitors Regulation Authority to explore exper ... 05 Sep 16, by rubytuesday Latest 12 Sep 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:3 :652	Latest by Bubblegum11 12 Sep 16
looking for a collaborative solicitor Edinbugh Hi, I'm looking for a collaborative family lawyer in Edinburgh for a divorce. Can anyone (other than a lawyer) recommend one please. ... 11 Sep 16, by TesUT Latest 12 Sep 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :524	Latest by rubytuesday 12 Sep 16
Using Wikivorce lawyer My stbx has an appointment with a local solicitor re starting divorce proceedings. As it's amicable and straightforward I suggested using Wikivorce instead, he ... 21 Jul 16, by Still me Latest 21 Jul 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :591	Latest by rubytuesday 21 Jul 16
Question for Wikivorce team Are Wikivorce able to independently represent myself & my STBX? ... 20 Jul 16, by CaptainWalker Latest 20 Jul 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :456	Latest by rubytuesday 20 Jul 16
Using a direct access barrister Hi, I just wanted to know if anyone has gone down this route and what their experience has been of using a direct access barrister. I've read up on it so a ... 29 Jun 16, by Bubblegum11 Latest 09 Jul 16 by me449	Replies:1 :473	Latest by me449 09 Jul 16
Legal aid and deposit ? Hi All, If applying for Legal Aid would a solicitor ask for a deposit ? ex wife has been to see her solicitor and paid him £500. Does thi ... 04 Jul 16, by fairlyhas Latest 05 Jul 16 by .Charles	Replies:3 :447	Latest by .Charles 05 Jul 16
Data Protection SAR Request - Legal exemption? Hi All, Can I make a Data Protection Subject Access Request to the solicitors who handled the conveyancing of the FMH? Would they be able to claim Lega ... 08 Jun 16, by s59 Latest 22 Jun 16 by s59	Replies:5 :535	Latest by s59 22 Jun 16
Detailed assessment issues Hi, 49 months after dismissing my solicitor I still can''t get a detailed assessment to court. I have been to the Legal Ombudsman twice (2012 ... 11 Jun 16, by bugley1972 Latest 14 Jun 16 by .Charles	Replies:3 :589	Latest by .Charles 14 Jun 16
Court order wrong I would appreciate your help in this dilemma. The solicitor drew the court order giving the wrong sum and order already sealed by court. Is it final and concret ... 12 Jun 16, by Sherara Latest 13 Jun 16 by .Charles	Replies:1 :434	Latest by .Charles 13 Jun 16
Do I need a solicitor now.... I am about to pay off the mortgage on the family home; by doing this I am buying my ex out of the property. The house is already in my sole name at land reg ... 11 Jun 16, by citygirllost Latest 11 Jun 16 by citygirllost	Replies:4 :556	Latest by citygirllost 11 Jun 16
Changing solicitors after FDR I am a respondent in a divorce, acting as an LIP. Just been through an FDR. The applicant has had a solicitor throughout. The case is in the process of being li ... 09 Jun 16, by mousecheesetrap Latest 09 Jun 16 by mousecheesetrap	Replies:4 :720	Latest by mousecheesetrap 09 Jun 16
house sale/equity split Hi Any help would be appreciate. I have been separated from my ex for nearly 7 years. Three children, three properties jointly owned. All thre ... 17 May 16, by vanilla30 Latest 17 May 16 by vanilla30	Replies:2 :491	Latest by vanilla30 17 May 16
Should I complain about solicitor I''m getting divorced in Scotland and started proceedings around April 2015. My Stbx is a police officer due to retire in about 6 years. We were sent a redact ... 10 May 16, by Rachel49 Latest 16 May 16 by s59	Replies:3 :609	Latest by s59 16 May 16
Sols not releasing proceeds of sale - rights? Hi All, With some reluctance I agreed to use the firm of sols that my ex works for to do the conveyancing for the sale of the FMH. I was assured by the ... 12 May 16, by s59 Latest 13 May 16 by s59 1 2	Replies:12 :1322	Latest by s59 13 May 16
FDR Pro Bono I have an FDR hearing approaching in 2 weeks and have made an application to the pro bono unit for a barrister. The unit is still processing my applica ... 05 May 16, by mousecheesetrap Latest 05 May 16 by .Charles	Replies:1 :675	Latest by .Charles 05 May 16
The home division My now ex is wealthy. He is also acutely paranoid, although because he functions on the face of society this was not raised during the divorce. It went ahead an ... 04 May 16, by VictoriaRegina Latest 04 May 16 by Draggingon	Replies:1 :553	Latest by Draggingon 04 May 16
Can I make a complaint about a solicitor... Hi everyone, I would like to make a complaint about a solicitor however, it is one that I haven''t instructed. They are actually acting n behalf of my ... 26 Apr 16, by agee86 Latest 27 Apr 16 by rubytuesday 1 2	Replies:7 :1650	Latest by rubytuesday 27 Apr 16
Is this ethical? Ok my house sale went through fine on Monday. I got a message from the conveyancing solicitor saying everything has gone through & that she had han ... 27 Apr 16, by K12	Replies:0 :456
Solicitor advising against FRO My STBX''s solicitor has advised my STBX to have a transfer payment paid into a different bank account to what our Court Order specifically mentioned (after whi ... 20 Apr 16, by Tiana Latest 24 Apr 16 by Tiana	Replies:2 :434	Latest by Tiana 24 Apr 16
Last minute problem Hi I am in Northern Ireland and probably have different laws. My husband got an early pension from NILGOSC several years ago due to political bias causing issue ... 22 Apr 16, by Mushi	Replies:0 :431
Dispute over Barrister''s invoice I wish to deduct around £ 1,500 from my barrister''s £ 7K FH fee on the basis that he failed drafting the order shortly after FH as promised in Court, resulti ... 16 Apr 16, by Tiana Latest 19 Apr 16 by Tiana	Replies:6 :710	Latest by Tiana 19 Apr 16
Pro bono solicitor or Barrister urgently needed My case is an unusual one and would be of value to someone who wants to taken on Womens rights and make a change to the unfair family courts process against Asi ... 06 Apr 16, by 7yellowflowers Latest 15 Apr 16 by NORTHWESTLONDON	Replies:2 :458	Latest by NORTHWESTLONDON 15 Apr 16

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