Family + Divorce: Helping your family lawyer to help yourself

Making the decision to separate or divorce to end a relationship may be the most difficult decision you have to make in life. It can feel extremely daunting.

It is important that you are supported through the process by a lawyer who understands what it is you want to achieve in order to minimise stress and help to keep your costs at a manageable level. In order to get the best out of your family lawyer, there are things you can do to assist.

It is essential that you are upfront with your lawyer.

Don’t keep things back, even if you feel embarrassed. If you are honest in your communications from the start and provide them with all the necessary details regarding your case, then you are more likely to get the outcome you want from your divorce or separation. They can only help you if they have the full information about your situation.

Respond to your lawyer’s requests and provide all evidence that is related to your case promptly.

This will help to build the best case possible and to avoid them having to follow up their request for instructions, as this could increase your legal costs.

Always read the documentation your lawyer sends you in full and if you don’t understand something, ask.

With a good relationship between you and your lawyer, you can have peace of mind knowing that your interests are being represented throughout your divorce.

How we can help you with free advice

To help you at the earliest stage of your decision making, we offer a free 30 minute appointment to discuss your situation and give initial advice on what you can expect.

Contact us, call us on 01761 414646 or come to our free legal advice surgery*.

*Our free legal advice surgery appointments are 10 – 15 minutes per visitor. If you have a complex issue or need more time, the legal advice surgery may not be suited to you.