I haven’t yet put in an application, I’m still gathering evidence but I’ve planned it out as if it were a legal case - I think that’s the best chance of success. Similar to what I did in the FSO and I was successful there. A solicitor who looked at it said I had prepared an excellent file for a non solicitor so I would be confident enough in my own ability. I do have someone who can cast an eye over it legally to take the possible emotion out if necessary.
If you didn’t feel confident in that or fully understand the documentation I would get help but that’s only my opinion.