Get Out
of the Divorce Solicitor Trap
Divorce Solicitor Trap Takes on Solicitors in Court
... and Wins
Top tips to avoid the Divorce Solicitor Trap
• Agree a fixed fee
Ask your solicitor to put the agreement in writing, specifying clearly the full extent of the service and what elements if any are excluded (e.g. court disbursements etc.)
• Give clear instructions
Ambiguity leads to exploitation
• Establish a policy for correspondence
If you do not want your solicitor to acknowledge correspondence or respond without authorisation from you, specify this in writing or by email
• Establish a clear framework for negotiation
• Do not allow emotional issues to cloud the facts
Avoid using your solicitor as a source of emotional support
• Obtain sound financial advice from a disinterested professional
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Watch out for the Divorce Solicitor Trap. Follow the DST Top Tips
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