Divorce: What to Expect at Your Initial Legal Consultation
The initial consultation with our divorce lawyer will cover a. options for resolving your claims, b. financial disclosure, c. potential outcomes, d. arrangements for children.
Organising your initial fixed fee consultation is straightforward: please either enter your details in the Fixed Fee Consultation form on this page, or email me direct on s.martin@barrellison.co.uk. However you contact us we will respond promptly.
The consultation can be by video link or telephone whichever you prefer. We will arrange a time and day for the consultation which works for you. Consultations are available in the evening and at the weekend.
We offer a fixed fee of £50 for your initial legal consultation, which will take as long as it needs to. Here is a handy information sheet which outlines the areas which will be covered in your initial consultation: Divorce & Relationship Breakdown: What will be Covered at Your Initial Legal Consultation.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sarah Martin
Head of Family Law
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