It is Family Dispute Resolution week during 24 to 28 November and Resolution is promoting the benefit of fixed fees. Many of you may also know that legal aid is no longer available in divorce cases.  There are some exceptions such as there having been domestic violence but in the main those who would have previously been able to claim legal aid or Legal Help as it was called will no longer be able to do so.

For those people who are on a tight budget they face two options, they either act for themselves or they pay a solicitor to act for them.

The divorce process can be a minefield and you should always get legal advice on what your options are and what is best for you. The divorce petition may look like a simple document but one mistake could be a very costly one.  You may not be saving yourself money