jonnyonions
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Without going into too much detail here, the 15k is so far without any of the issues really being dealt with - even when instruction to the solicitor was not carried out in any way.
Not necessarily on either point.The separation bit is relatively easy.
One partner packs their bags and leaves.
Section 150 (Of the Solicitors Act) requires legal practitioners to provide their clients with a notice written in clear language.My solicitor was employed to get me separated / divorced - did neither and I am in a much worse financial decision than I ever was - it is like they acted for my ex, not me.
They now want 15k for work not finished to any acceptable standard.
Its like there was a leaky tap - a plumber was called and now theres a flood.
Anyone have any experience with this ? My solicitor did nothing for me, left me in a quagmire with nothing finalised - yet expects me to pay in full.
How is this even remotely possible in a contentious family law situation where so much depends on the attitude and approach of the other side and is therefore unforeseeable with any level of certainty?As soon as it become practicable to do so, the legal practitioner shall provide the client a notice setting out what legal costs will be incurred.
I will be making a complaint to the LSRA but the system here is a little broken.
I take your point totally - but its insane that even in a contentious situation that an upper limit be kept.How is this even remotely possible in a contentious family law situation where so much depends on the attitude and approach of the other side and is therefore unforeseeable with any level of certainty?
I don't see your point. The whole point of a contentious legal case is that the sky's the limit in terms of cost if the other party is sufficiently difficult and awkward.I take your point totally - but its insane that even in a contentious situation that an upper limit be kept.
I couldn't possibly comment without knowing what has happened in your case to date, ie whether the difficulty arises from the opposing side, or from your solicitor's failings. Brendan's post above is a good place to start.I also think its fair to assume that if you employ a solicitor to do something, they don't do it, you end in a worse situation, and they expect full fees for completing 50% of the work, and not to their clients satisfaction.
Thanks Brendan. Trying to do so, but even that is a little tricky as they have asked was there a contentious issue at play with the last solicitor - which there was/is. So thats a work in progress.Hi Jonny
Have you changed solicitors?
That is the first thing to do when the service is not satisfying you.
Focus on solving your problem first. Leave the LSRA until later.
1) There are some incompetent solicitors
2) There are many more competent solicitors who have clients with unrealistic expectations or who are irrational.
3) There are also competent solicitors dealing with an incompetent solicitor on the other side or the ex maybe unrealistic and irrational.
It's impossible from the brief information you have provided to work out which of these categories you fall into to.
Brendan
Problem with family law is that disatisfaction is probably guaranteednot to their clients satisfaction
Sky cannot be the limit. Contentious or not - a legal professional should state whether there is an upper cap, or be prepared to walk away - SKY = unlimited funds to spend on this - which is bananas.I don't see your point. The whole point of a contentious legal case is that the sky's the limit in terms of cost if the other party is sufficiently difficult and awkward.
I couldn't possibly comment without knowing what has happened in your case to date, ie whether the difficulty arises from the opposing side, or from your solicitor's failings. Brendan's post above is a good place to start.
Very true. Even if, as a Father, I am, and always was paying for way more than my share of my sons costs - always will. Still Im penalised.Problem with family law is that disatisfaction is probably guaranteed
Child maintenance is not based on the childrens "costs".my share of my sons costs -
Sky cannot be the limit. Contentious or not - a legal professional should state whether there is an upper cap, or be prepared to walk away - SKY = unlimited funds to spend on this - which is bananas.
Thanks though.
Thanks, appreciate it - its not good at all.The problem is that this is largely out of your solicitor's control, and if they walk away at a critical point, you will have nobody to defend you against the possibly ridiculous claims of the other side and their legal people.
I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy and can only hope it goes relatively well for you. Good luck with it in any event.
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