How to get the best from your family law specialist

1 year ago

How to get the best from your family law specialist

This may sound on the surface of it a very stupid question, who would not to get the best out of their  family law specialist…but you would be surprised!

The advice any specialist gives you is based on their years of training and experience.

Getting divorced or having child contact issues can be a frightening process

For many people the legal arena is a new and alient one.

Legal fees can be expensivel we work on a `pay as you go’ basis, putting you firmly in charge of your costs and your case.

So what advice can we offer to navigate your way around? The first rule must be to be open and honest. Appropriate advice cannot be given unless your family law specialist is aware of all the facts. Take advice from your family law specialist even if it is not what you want to hear. The suggestions will be made with the best interests of you case in mind.

Advice is always available but you don’t have to take it!

It is always useful to have a notebook to note down important points so you can raise appropriate questions and consider the advice after our meeting. We are advisors only. The case is yours; you are free to take or disregard our advice at any point you like. As we’re not solicitors we are not permitted to manage your case, nor can be ltigate on your behalf.

It is also useful to make a list before you attend a meeting so you can recall any points you want to ask about.

You do not need to be frightened of your family law specialist, but you will need to consider if they are right for you. You need to be flexible, listen to advice and maybe be prepared to compromise.

Choose your battles. Its not effective to argue over minor issues – it’s good to be clear about what you want to achieve and what a court has the power to order. If you’re doing things `because of the principle’ or because you want `the ex to know how it feels’ – you’re going to be wasting valuable time and resource on something that isn’t in the best interests of your children, your money situation or divorce. The court will likely pick up on it too and it may damage your case too.

Try to keep the communication lines open with your ex-partner so you can discuss matters directly, without the need of a solicitor or someone like me.

Finally, we will provide you with the arm around the shoulder. Our training includes coaching to help you get your head around what you’re dealing with, to frame things in a positive light that’ll help you deal with things in the best possible way. If you need more detailed coaching, get in touch – our founder Michaela Wade is a coach as well as a qualified paralegal.

And remember there is a new beginning waiting for you out there when you’re ready for it.