How to prepare for your first appointment with your Solicitor
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How to prepare for your first appointment with your Solicitor

Meeting with a family law solicitor for the first time can be overwhelming for some and many people are unsure about what they should prepare and bring with them to their first appointment.

 There are certainly things that you can do to make it easier for us to help and provide you with advice during the first appointment. Of course, there may be some information that you are unsure of or simply do not have. This is also okay and is usually not a reason to delay or put off going to see a solicitor.

Read our guide to information and/or documents that could be helpful to provide to your solicitor at your initial appointment.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of DIY Divorce
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The Do’s and Don’ts of DIY Divorce

People often tell us that they want a “divorce”. This word is often used interchangeably by people who actually want a property settlement, or a parenting arrangement. In fact, the process of divorce is quite different to a property settlement or parenting dispute and is treated differently by the Courts.

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Top 5 things to do when separating
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Top 5 things to do when separating

Going through separation can be stressful, upsetting, confusing and scary. Whilst everybody’s experience is different, a lot of people share the feeling of not knowing what to do first. There are a lot of things that will need to be taken care of – some more urgent than others.

Here is a ‘top 5’ list of things to do when you are separating. Not all may be applicable to you, but the purpose of the list is to give some initial guidance about the things you might prioritise.

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