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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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Do I need a solicitor?
Consent order sealed, Absolute granted. I used a solicitor and now we''re just tying up the loose ends. House was ordered to go onto the market, it''s for sal ...
28 Sep 15, by iusedtolovehim
Latest 29 Sep 15 by iusedtolovehim
Replies:2
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Latest by iusedtolovehim
29 Sep 15
Can solicitor be instructed to ignore other party?
Asking his Q on behalf of a friend who is going through a divorce.
His ex has a solicitor, he is self-repping.

His ex told him this morning that sh ...
27 Sep 15, by Riverside
Latest 27 Sep 15 by Riverside
Replies:2
:1751
Latest by Riverside
27 Sep 15
case summary
My wife''s solicitor have sent a case summary to the court stating that i have only 2 issues this is untrue as i have many more issues i want to bring before th ...
22 Sep 15, by stephenb
Replies:0
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consent order
My wife''s solicitors sent me a draft of a consent order setting out dates they want me to comply with but it contains dates that are not suitable for me, they ...
22 Sep 15, by stephenb
Latest 22 Sep 15 by rubytuesday
Replies:1
:501
Latest by rubytuesday
22 Sep 15
Advising a solicitor - help!
I am a fish out of water in this process. My solicitor sends me things from the stbx''s solicitor and "awaits my advice". Is that not like the ...
13 Sep 15, by VictoriaRegina
Latest 22 Sep 15 by .Charles
Replies:5
:347
Latest by .Charles
22 Sep 15
What happens if I don''t sign?
I was sent a draft Petition at the beginning of
July from my stbx''s solicitor to divorce me on 5 years separation. I have not and do not want to sign it so ...
16 Sep 15, by Purrfect
Latest 17 Sep 15 by LittleMrMike
Replies:1
:544
Latest by LittleMrMike
17 Sep 15
Assault
My husband assaulted me back in December, was held and realeased on bail. He pled guilty and his bail conditions were dropped.
My lawyer has told me that we ...
08 Sep 15, by Auroraalice
Latest 08 Sep 15 by Fiona
Replies:2
:339
Latest by Fiona
08 Sep 15
Form e
My wife has not supplied accounts for her 2business also not supplied pays slips or a p60 + other thing requested on Form E , will the judge take a dim view o ...
07 Sep 15, by stephenb
Latest 07 Sep 15 by dellou
Replies:3
:416
Latest by dellou
07 Sep 15
Clean break and consent order
What''s the difference between a clean break and a consent order?
My ex has applied for a clean break order. ...
04 Sep 15, by stephenb
Latest 05 Sep 15 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:469
Latest by WYSPECIAL
05 Sep 15
complicated ...
I am in a rather complicated situation. I live in marital home, ex moved out 4 years ago with new partner. My home is in her name. I registered my interest with ...
24 Aug 15, by Charlie_P
Latest 26 Aug 15 by Charlie_P
Replies:3
:357
Latest by Charlie_P
26 Aug 15
Occupation Order
Hi everyone. New poster here who needs some urgent assistance.
My wife informed me last night that she is about to instruct her solicitor to gain a court or ...
19 Aug 15, by Al Storey
Latest 23 Aug 15 by MrsMathsisfun
Replies:10
:912
Latest by MrsMathsisfun
23 Aug 15
Solicitor in Nottingham/Derby area
Hi there,


Can anyone recommend a good family law solicitor in Nottingham/Derby area?

Regards,
Tony ...
14 Aug 15, by Hurtman
Latest 14 Aug 15 by rubytuesday
Replies:1
:493
Latest by rubytuesday
14 Aug 15
2.5 years marriage she wants £100k
We were married for 2.5 years no children this is second marriage. I owned my house( had paid mortgage off already) before my wife moved in 4 months before mar ...
05 Aug 15, by man111
Latest 13 Aug 15 by man111
Replies:5
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Latest by man111
13 Aug 15
advice on Divorce please
Hi all,

My wife and I have been officially separated for about a month now, but there were problems a few weeks to a few months prior to this.

...
08 Aug 15, by BrokenHearted777
Latest 09 Aug 15 by rubytuesday
Replies:1
:424
Latest by rubytuesday
09 Aug 15
retrieving case files
Hi All,

Is it possbile to retrieve historic case files from solictor firms that are no longer an active business?

Anyone done this before or k ...
07 Aug 15, by mizzex
Latest 07 Aug 15 by mizzex
Replies:2
:560
Latest by mizzex
07 Aug 15
Form E
My wife,started a divorce in England/Wales but i have lived out side the UK for all most 5 years , DO I STILL HAVE TO FiLL FORM E IN? ...
06 Aug 15, by stephenb
Latest 06 Aug 15 by rubytuesday
Replies:1
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Latest by rubytuesday
06 Aug 15
Solicitors and retainers
Do all solicitors charge retainers.

I was quoted £240 per hour by a solicitor, when I turned up to the meeting he went straight into saying I needed t ...
02 Aug 15, by ahchee
Latest 02 Aug 15 by .Charles
Replies:1
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Latest by .Charles
02 Aug 15
Challenge my legal bill
Hello
I have a question regarding my legal bill
I had a terrible divorce and STBX failed
to produce any paperwork or disclosure.
There were atte ...
10 Jul 15, by pattyb
Latest 16 Jul 15 by .Charles
Replies:6
:582
Latest by .Charles
16 Jul 15
What''s the Rush?
I saw the mediator the other day which went well. She is writing to my stbx to invite him to see her on his own, then after that we see her together.

M ...
15 Jul 15, by Purrfect
Latest 15 Jul 15 by Fiona
Replies:1
:347
Latest by Fiona
15 Jul 15
Issues with solicitor
Hi,

I have received a letter from my solicitors threatening recovery proceedings that may result in CCJ.

Should I be worrying?

They h ...
07 Jul 15, by garymorris
Latest 13 Jul 15 by garymorris
Replies:5
:522
Latest by garymorris
13 Jul 15
Arbitration
I attended my FDR last week, ex put forward a ''contribution'' argument, I put a ''needs'' case. His argument was based on the fact that he used profit on his ...
11 Jul 15, by bellalane
Latest 12 Jul 15 by bellalane
Replies:2
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Latest by bellalane
12 Jul 15
Requests for documentation
As LIP, my requests for additional documentary evidence often falls on deaf ears with the other side''s lawyer. However, when they request stuff outside of cour ...
08 Jul 15, by TurboB
Latest 10 Jul 15 by .Charles
Replies:2
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Latest by .Charles
10 Jul 15
Issue with solicitor advice
Hi,
My STBX and I are nearly at the final stages of agreeing the details of a consent order and for the decree Absolute to be processed.

She has as ...
09 Jul 15, by Fed up Dad
Latest 09 Jul 15 by .Charles
Replies:10
:1233
Latest by .Charles
09 Jul 15
Solicitor''s Charges
I finally got to speak to my stbx yesterday, amazingly!!! He informed me that he has received correspondence from his solicitor saying his legal charges could a ...
09 Jul 15, by Purrfect
Latest 09 Jul 15 by .Charles
Replies:1
:314
Latest by .Charles
09 Jul 15
What service to use?
Hi ,the choice of solicitors is really mind boggling !
I''m thinking of using the ones advertised on this site . I''m hoping my divorce will be straight for ...
06 Jul 15, by Som123
Latest 06 Jul 15 by Clawed
Replies:3
:326
Latest by Clawed
06 Jul 15
File to be retrieved from solicitors archive
Good evening

I was divorced a year ago and my file has now gone in to archiving.

I am now wanting a different solicitor practice to act for me ...
02 Jun 15, by Nancy 123
Latest 03 Jun 15 by Nancy 123
Replies:2
:429
Latest by Nancy 123
03 Jun 15
Thinking of changing solicitor
I had a solicitor that I used over the last year. Spent quite a bit; I felt that she manages to keep talking in phone conversations, not such a clear direction ...
01 Jun 15, by Hergest
Latest 02 Jun 15 by Hergest
Replies:4
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Latest by Hergest
02 Jun 15
Delaying tactics?
Hi,
I have not heard from my STBX''s solicitor since 26th January despite sending two chaser e-mails. The second one directly asking him if he was still re ...
15 May 15, by Fed up Dad
Latest 19 May 15 by SuperStepDad
Replies:1
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Latest by SuperStepDad
19 May 15
south african marriage to dissolve in uk
Hi
I married in SA 20 years ago and separated 12 years ago when came to UK. I would like to get a fast easy divorce from UK as my ex doesnt want to initiate ...
19 May 15, by robi66
Latest 19 May 15 by LittleMrMike
Replies:1
:394
Latest by LittleMrMike
19 May 15
divorce papers
The solicitors have said we are not separated yet because we still have a joint bank account even though we haven''t lived together for two months. Is this cor ...
22 Apr 15, by kj40
Latest 23 Apr 15 by .Charles
Replies:1
:565
Latest by .Charles
23 Apr 15
Direct Public access
Hi all - any advice gratefully received.
My stbx is insisting on trying to reach a financial settlement as far as possible without solicitors and out of cou ...
21 Apr 15, by LittleMermaid
Latest 21 Apr 15 by TurboB
Replies:3
:348
Latest by TurboB
21 Apr 15
Any court paper I need a copy? Non molestation
Process server? I never had anyone come to me I have never received the non molestation order in my hand. I have been told there is one by my wife''s family. I ...
17 Apr 15, by Timeoutson
Replies:0
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Without prejudice
I am a bit confused about when to use ''without prejudice''.
I need to send an email to my EX to confirm I do not agree to his reduction in spousal maintena ...
20 Mar 15, by Nancy 123
Latest 12 Apr 15 by Nancy 123
Replies:9
:892
Latest by Nancy 123
12 Apr 15
Does he need a solicitor
My friend is divorced and lives with his 4 children age from 11 - 22, one is autistic, his ex who doesn''t have or want regular contact with the kids will phone ...
03 Apr 15, by cathyj
Latest 03 Apr 15 by Forseti
Replies:1
:321
Latest by Forseti
03 Apr 15
No response from STBX''s solicitor
Hi,
I have not heard from my wife''s solicitor since 20th January despite two letters sent to him asking for a progress update.
I have had confirmation ...
27 Mar 15, by Fed up Dad
Latest 01 Apr 15 by Fed up Dad
Replies:5
:374
Latest by Fed up Dad
01 Apr 15
Urgent - Kids going away without consent
Please help...just been told by RP that they are taking kids abroad. I haven''t given permission for this and have no real detail of dates and destination.
...
31 Mar 15, by mizzex
Latest 31 Mar 15 by rubytuesday
Replies:7
:814
Latest by rubytuesday
31 Mar 15
Having a Barrister and self rep?
Hi all,

Heading towards Final Hearing. I want to use a barrister, and have a lawyer engaged at the moment.

If i decided to dispense with the s ...
15 Jan 15, by TurboB
Latest 30 Mar 15 by TurboB
Replies:6
:426
Latest by TurboB
30 Mar 15
How will they write the divorce petition?
Weird one for everyone. I am using wikivorce sols to draft divorce etc and my reason is adultery. What wording will they use if it because he was using escorts? ...
28 Mar 15, by kj40
Latest 30 Mar 15 by rubytuesday
Replies:2
:449
Latest by rubytuesday
30 Mar 15
lawyer and barrister falling out
long story short, I engaged with a barrister that was recommended to me by my lawyer. Had a conference with them both and was impressed by the barrister''s appr ...
27 Mar 15, by TurboB
Latest 29 Mar 15 by .Charles
Replies:6
:356
Latest by .Charles
29 Mar 15
Mistakes in form
Hi
Got home last night to find my divorce papers from my solicitor and having checked them there are simple mistakes in them! This worries me. Husband it ap ...
27 Mar 15, by Lymm
Latest 27 Mar 15 by Lymm
Replies:4
:325
Latest by Lymm
27 Mar 15

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