Straight answers to our frequently asked questions
In the 14 years we’ve assisted people we’ve seen the same questions come up over and over…so here they are and here are the answers to them
In the 14 years we’ve assisted people we’ve seen the same questions come up over and over…so here they are and here are the answers to them
Easy! Click here or on any of the `Ask Me Anything’ links around this site. You’ll be able to choose when you want to speak, tell us a little about your situation and make payment.
These sessions take place via Zoom (or phone if you prefer) with a fee of £150. They last around 45 minutes but can be longer or shorter depending on how things go.
Sometimes we offer free sessions, but as a rule we don’t.
Over the years we’ve realised there isn’t enough time to give the advice people need in a short, introductory conversation.
We’ve also found that many people go through numerous free consultations in the hope they can `do it themselves’ – but instead get contradictory and often damaging advice that will only make their situation worse. We offer a `Ask Me Anything’ session, (priced at £125+VAT) that gives you the time to tell us everything we need to know to give you good, relevant and useful advice about your situation. You can book your one here!
No. Most of our `Ask Me Anything’ sessions are almost always undertaken by phone or Zoom.
If you really want a face to face meeting, we are happy to accommodate you – come and visit us…the coffee is on us! If you want us to travel to you however it can cost considerably more when we’ve factored in the time and travel costs to get to you and back again.
Doing sessions via Zoom or phone will keep your costs down to a minimum!
No.
We’re not solicitors nor barristers which means we can’t!
No.
We prioritise our paying our clients and are committed to offering them the best service we can.
That said, we are happy to offer reasonable telephone and email support to existing clients as needed.
Yes (if we’re available).
Book now by clicking this link. You can check which slots we currently have free, tell us about your situation and make payment using our online portal.
If price is your main concern, we’re probably not the ones to help you!
That said, we’ve got a blog post that covers that in detail here!
In short, divorces are very low cost; they’re done online and are now `no fault’. The cost of a child case can range from £400 with no upper limit. Finance cases start at £53, again with no upper cost.
As a rule of thumb, the more you are in disagreement with your ex partner, the higher the cost. Finance cases tend to be more costly, as does using a solicitor.
Representing yourself with someone like us by your side allows you to keep costs down, puts you in control of the process and lets you pick and choose how we can help you.
It can vary greatly. Durations of between 6 months and 18 months are not unheard of.
Yes.
You are entitled to reasonable assistance, including in hearings themselves while you face a judge or magistrates and your ex partner and/or their solicitor.
We are able to take notes, give quiet assistance, explain what is going on, tell you what your options are, help you in negotiations and any paperwork you need to deal with.
Legally, no. But in situations where you have genuine concerns your options include making an emergency application to the courts and getting in touch with the police and/or social services.
Sometimes.
That depends on the case but our experience is that without the agreement of the primary carer at a first hearing it’s likely to take a little longer.
No! Only solicitors or barristers can do that but we can: