The advantages of an initial consultation with a family law solicitor

Many family law firms offer an initial consultation for a fixed fee. For those contemplating divorce, separation or any other family law issue, a meeting with a family lawyer is a chance to gain clarity and peace of mind.

Uncertainty over what might happen is the cause of much stress and anxiety, so being able to sit down with a professional lawyer to understand your specific legal position and the options available to you is hugely important. This will allow you to make informed decisions when moving forward.

Family lawyers are negotiators, mediators and advisors, whose role is to guide you, support you and protect your interests during challenging times. Given this, the initial consultation is also a chance to see whether you feel comfortable working with a particular lawyer.

More specifically, an initial consultation will:

• Provide advice and reassurance on key issues that are concerning you.
• Explain your legal position in terms of rights where property, finances and children are concerned.
• Explain the possible consequences of taking specific actions, such as moving out of the family home.
• Guide you in how to keep relations as amicable as possible.
• Explain the benefits of dispute resolution methods to reach agreements and settlements, such as mediation and collaborative law, to avoid the stress, time and cost of taking your case to court.
• Provide a guide to the likely costs involved in resolving your issues.

What’s more, initial consultations represent excellent value for money. At Tisshaws we offer an initial meeting of up to an hour for £100 (incl. VAT). We believe that an hour provides enough time to properly discuss your situation, answer your questions and arm you with the knowledge you need to make future decisions.

This initial consultation carries no obligation, so if you decide we are not a good fit for you, or that you are not ready to proceed, there is no commitment to continue the process.

If you are struggling with divorce, separation or other family law issue and would like to book an initial consultation, please call us on 01444 472700, email us at [email protected] or complete the sign up form below.