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Solicitors are there to fight your corner if that's what they are instructed to do.  I work in a legal firm (no longer doing divorce work) and lost count of the times when clients were advised to come to an amicable settlement with the other half but point blank refused, even though they had been told it would cost them a fortune to fight over what were often trivial matters.   When divorce happens, sorry to say some people are determined to have their day in Court.

The Conciliation Service can often be a worthwhile investment and a good way to sort an amicable settlement.  The Solicitor will refer you to them if you wish. 

As has already been said, legal aid is almost impossible to get these days, even on a low income and to keep the costs down, it's always best to try to resolve issues between the parties, without acrimony.   I understand the Court fees alone now (paid to the Court to issue the Pettion, not for the Solicitors fees) are in excess of £300.  Running up legal bills of thousands of pounds is not uncommon, often when the issues could have been sorted out at an earlier stage on a friendly basis.

Quote: Originally posted by Patches on 11/1/2015

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[to keep the costs down, it's always best to try to resolve issues between the parties, without acrimony.  

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Quote: Originally posted by suns on 11/1/2015

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I have read through this thread for a friend but can any help with some questions?
They have been split up for two years, or very nearly have to my knowledge.
She lives in the council house they both lived in before.
Both lads are over the age of 18.One still with mom.
My Friend now lives in a flat.
apart from ex wife may not sign papers, is there anything else to be thinking of.Friend does have stuff at property but she will not let him have it .He also had a car his kids trashed.
Will it be a flat rate if he decides to do most of it on his own.I guess he will accept the car and his other stuff will not be worth chasing.

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