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solicitor help I originally had a solicitor working on my case who disappeared without a trace, another one from the same company agreed to take the case on, this was agreed p ... 09 Aug 19, by diamond74 Latest 16 Aug 19 by Allcry	Replies:1 :638	Latest by Allcry 16 Aug 19
first meeting with solicitors what questions shoul Separated in march, no contact but husband and I both pay salary into joint account and use as needed. I feel this is not working for me as I live on the minimu ... 29 Jul 19, by carfest Latest 30 Jul 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :1334	Latest by rubytuesday 30 Jul 19
Solisitor help new member Hi this is my first post ,so please move if in wrong place. I've been in the divorce process for nearly two years now and I'm not really getting anywhe ... 01 Jul 19, by Initbro Latest 01 Jul 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :749	Latest by rubytuesday 01 Jul 19
I don’t believe my Solicitor understands equality Hi all, I am involved with complicated AR proceedings. I was a LIP and then as things got tough I went to a Solicitor who understood that I wa ... 29 Jun 19, by Scymer	Replies:0 :632
Proceedings without a marriage certificate Hello all I was served a petition for divorce from a solicitor from my wife a few months back- the draft court papers etc. But I know for a fact that they h ... 24 Jun 19, by cautious Latest 24 Jun 19 by cautious	Replies:2 :692	Latest by cautious 24 Jun 19
What does 'Less payment on account of cost' mean? Hello, On my invoice it states 'Less payment of account of cost' and just wondered if anyone could explain what this means please 05 Jun 19, by anon1981 Latest 05 Jun 19 by .Charles	Replies:2 :3028	Latest by .Charles 05 Jun 19
Legal Aid Solicitor Good Afternoon, does anyone know if there is an Legal Aid Solicitor in Maidstone or West Malling area for domestic abuse and financial abuse? ... 21 May 19, by Johankirchner Latest 21 May 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :717	Latest by rubytuesday 21 May 19
The Ex using MY Solicitor.....! Hi all, I haven't posted in quite some time. Still having problems with the EX, she has now refused to use a Solicitor for a dispute still ongoing. ... 15 May 19, by Grrrrrrrrrr01 Latest 17 May 19 by Grrrrrrrrrr01 1 2	Replies:10 :3046	Latest by Grrrrrrrrrr01 17 May 19
Request Hi My ex last year had all my financial information- he now has employed a new solicitor as he was not happy re outcome! He now wants all this years fin ... 09 May 19, by fresh start Latest 12 May 19 by fresh start	Replies:2 :538	Latest by fresh start 12 May 19
How do I find a direct access barrister? I really need some support, Im fed up with using different solicitors or no solicitors at all, feel im under water with my case now and don't know what to d ... 22 Mar 19, by Rachel Munro Latest 22 Mar 19 by Under60	Replies:2 :560	Latest by Under60 22 Mar 19
Dismiss or use existing petition Hi I filed for divorce 4 years ago but my husband never replied to the petition. I have changed solicitors and they want me to dismiss the original petition ... 24 Feb 19, by Crumpled Latest 25 Feb 19 by .Charles	Replies:1 :727	Latest by .Charles 25 Feb 19
Managing Solicitors bills. Help!! Hi, I have my FDA next week, however the solicitors bills are really starting to get on top of me. It's getting to the point where I may have to ask th ... 17 Feb 19, by nevkimber74 Latest 18 Feb 19 by .Charles	Replies:1 :559	Latest by .Charles 18 Feb 19
Need A Solicitor, But No Money Hi I seriously need a Solicitor, but i am totally and utterly bankrupt. After the separation i paid all the loans, all the bills and when i've done ove ... 05 Feb 19, by batman2011 Latest 13 Feb 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :677	Latest by rubytuesday 13 Feb 19
Previously used solicitor? I'm just wondering if anyone can help. I've been separated from my husband for 5 years, after 21 years of marriage. We'd split up before for 6 months, and durin ... 18 Jan 19, by Tangosr Latest 21 Jan 19 by .Charles	Replies:2 :621	Latest by .Charles 21 Jan 19
uk resident, married in vegas, seeking annulment. Hello everyone, wondered if anyone had some advice as I am getting many conflicted opinions, I got married in Vegas, and understand that there is a clause in ne ... 18 Jan 19, by rtur	Replies:0 :694
I could cry !! Long story short I have just found out my solicitor isn't actually a solicitor, only found out because I was told I needed to see an accountant or solicitor abo ... 19 Dec 18, by imblue Latest 23 Dec 18 by stay positive	Replies:3 :638	Latest by stay positive 23 Dec 18
Changing solicitors? Any recommendations I am thinking changing solicitors I had a FDA and not convinced by both my solicitor and barrister. My barrister says I should not change solicitors as could be ... 07 Dec 18, by jenson Latest 18 Dec 18 by jenson 1 2	Replies:8 :1536	Latest by jenson 18 Dec 18
LETTERS TO COURT BY GP .. Hi all, I became a victim of Domestic Violence and reported many incidents to my GP who then recorded all in medical notes. When I needed a letter from my G ... 23 Oct 18, by vcdmc Latest 03 Nov 18 by imblue	Replies:3 :1921	Latest by imblue 03 Nov 18
Is this solicitors fault Moved ... 02 Oct 18, by stay positive	Replies:0 :489
Cant afford a solicitor. Hi I have just exchanged form e I went to a solicitor for a free 30 mins session She basically said I am stuffed that I need to apply to re sub ... 07 Aug 18, by nidge1963 Latest 08 Aug 18 by nidge1963	Replies:5 :689	Latest by nidge1963 08 Aug 18
Solicitor hasn't sent counter offer after FDR Hi I sent a offer to my solicitor to forward to my husband in order to settle and avoiding going to final hearing. She sed it would be of no interest to him ... 20 Jun 18, by Stillnotover Latest 21 Jun 18 by Stillnotover	Replies:4 :1037	Latest by Stillnotover 21 Jun 18
FDR Can i ask if it is normal practise for a solicitor to charge the other party for thier clients costs? He feels that i have been sent a huge bill because he ... 08 May 18, by Happylife80 Latest 22 May 18 by TRT	Replies:4 :674	Latest by TRT 22 May 18
First visit to solicitor Hi all, Off to first visit to the solicitor soon, is there anything i really need to be asking, other than the obvious questions, that maybe i not thought o ... 16 Apr 18, by Nellie,the,elephant Latest 16 Apr 18 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :529	Latest by WYSPECIAL 16 Apr 18
Ex Partners Solicitirs For two years have been heavy handed with their litigation. Yesterday my four year old son was very unwell.i asked my ex if he could swap days and offered him a ... 27 Jan 18, by Bibbobs Latest 12 Mar 18 by Clockit	Replies:5 :625	Latest by Clockit 12 Mar 18
(il)legally obtained 'evidence'? If, I was to find a usb flash drive lying around can I show my solicitors? I found it, it was lying around, is this ok?? ... 10 Feb 18, by rachy7 Latest 20 Feb 18 by rachy7	Replies:4 :643	Latest by rachy7 20 Feb 18
Problems with solicitors Hi. I’m half way through divorce proceedings and using a solicitor in Huddersfield recommended from this site, but they have a permanent answer phone and ... 31 Jan 18, by SLK230 Latest 31 Jan 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :607	Latest by hadenoughnow 31 Jan 18
Solicitor Role For Divorce Petitioner So I am filing for divorce and am the Petitioner party. I have had one initial meeting and a follow up with my solicitor who has completed and sent the D8 form ... 18 Jan 18, by MajorTom Latest 19 Jan 18 by .Charles	Replies:1 :518	Latest by .Charles 19 Jan 18
Non-Molestation Order served Hello, my husband has applied for Non- Mol ex=parte against me despite the fact that he has a 3-year restraining order against him for harassment to me. I w ... 05 Jan 18, by julie4543 Latest 10 Jan 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:4 :786	Latest by hadenoughnow 10 Jan 18
Partner's Ex Wife Not Disclosing on Form E My partner's ex wife has a solicitor who is not above playin ... 11 Dec 17, by jbentley Latest 11 Dec 17 by jbentley	Replies:2 :972	Latest by jbentley 11 Dec 17
Minute of agreement My husband was in later stages of cancer. His solicitor prepared a minute of agreement offering a capital sum if I gave up any claim on his estate. I signed awa ... 04 Dec 17, by Morag Jackson Latest 05 Dec 17 by Morag Jackson	Replies:2 :805	Latest by Morag Jackson 05 Dec 17
Confused by my own solicitor Hi all, hoping someone can advise, my decree nisi was issued last Feb, ex was told to pay 75% of court fees. I've just found out he hasn't paid and my solic ... 20 Nov 17, by Biddy1977 Latest 20 Nov 17 by .Charles	Replies:2 :628	Latest by .Charles 20 Nov 17
Solicitor held funds for client and got caught out My question is this, if a solicitor is holding/hiding funds for their client and doesnt disclose when directly asked about it. What should happen when they are ... 01 Nov 17, by Kindtomyself Latest 17 Nov 17 by Kindtomyself	Replies:3 :610	Latest by Kindtomyself 17 Nov 17
Can you complain about other sides solicitor My stbx solicitor sent a letter stating I had taken a sum of money from my other half. This really annoyed me because I had not, it was total lies. Since then f ... 27 Jun 17, by Under60 Latest 01 Nov 17 by Kindtomyself 1 2 3 4	Replies:21 :5614	Latest by Kindtomyself 01 Nov 17
Wikivorce lawyers What would be the time frame for a pension sharing order? Absolute already granted so just need the financial order (clean break .. just small pension in an ... 28 Oct 17, by jaykneepoo55 Latest 30 Oct 17 by jaykneepoo55	Replies:2 :519	Latest by jaykneepoo55 30 Oct 17
Unhappy wth solicitor's advice. Still have to pay? So far, I have had one free consultation with my solicitor, and one meeting at which we discussed possible financial settlement proposals. Following th ... 19 Oct 17, by Visselly Latest 20 Oct 17 by Visselly 1 2	Replies:10 :1324	Latest by Visselly 20 Oct 17
Consent Order and Barristers Hi all, hoping someone can advise me. Consent Order has been agreed with stbx and myself and has gone to his barrister to be drafted. Stbx suggests tha ... 17 Oct 17, by Mattey Latest 20 Oct 17 by Mattey	Replies:4 :513	Latest by Mattey 20 Oct 17
Anyone changed Solicitors midway through? Hi All When I first applied for the divorce I saw around 4 solicitors until I found one that I felt comfortable dealing with. Unfortunately she took e ... 01 Mar 17, by MooToo Latest 14 Oct 17 by MrsClueless 1 2	Replies:11 :3491	Latest by MrsClueless 14 Oct 17
legal rights of an opposing solicitor Hi Wondering if anyone can help? I advised my estranged husbands solicitor regarding a letter I sent to a very specific government body (OPG) informing ... 03 Sep 17, by justaskingaquestion Latest 04 Sep 17 by .Charles	Replies:1 :617	Latest by .Charles 04 Sep 17
solicitors who are worth their salt - call me i was divorced in 2001 I have a signed heads of settelement document, detailing me 35% chargeback on the house. I have a minutes of consent order signed ... 20 Aug 17, by MrSWB Latest 22 Aug 17 by MrSWB	Replies:2 :559	Latest by MrSWB 22 Aug 17
Consent order - can we tell solicitor to do as tol Wife and i have agreed what we want to do. Wife has had an hour with solicitor and listened to what she can have etc... Can we just write down ... 20 Aug 17, by Footy1234 Latest 21 Aug 17 by Clawed	Replies:3 :500	Latest by Clawed 21 Aug 17

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