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How do I find a good divorce lawyer

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Moanranger · 17/02/2013 20:13

As title. I am in London. 25 year marriage. Issue is assets, and I have a business so do not want to get fleeced by STBXH.
All advice welcome, ESP PMs from anyone who used a lawyer they would recommend.

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babybarrister · 17/02/2013 20:47

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SarahHillWheeler · 17/02/2013 20:58

Hi, not my field of law, but I would definitely try and get a personal recommendation and gow ith how comfortable you are with her/his approach. I can also recommend taking a look at Marilyn Stowe's blog and kindle book (only 99p) lots of sound advice from a real expert in her field. www.marilynstowe.co.uk/ BW, Sarah

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purpleapples14 · 18/02/2013 17:56

Are you still in need of someone? I recommend you only pay for a direct access barrister bc this will cut ur costs dramatically and do your own paperwork using this organisation called London Legal Associates and a wonderful woman called Mary Islam. She encourages self representation and can help with all the paperwork&direct access barrister. Her number is 02089802472. Let us know how you get on. All the best.

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baffledmum · 18/02/2013 21:17

I work in the legal world. Look at The Legal 500 UK and also Chambers UK 2013 online for information.

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Moanranger · 22/02/2013 10:21

Thanks for advice. I went to Teresa Cullen in the end.
My STBXH would have loved the DIY route, but we have a business together & splitting that is complicatedc& requires legal input.
Also, since I posted my STBXH has already tried to nobble me by getting me to agree an under-valued price for a jointly-shared property. How stupid does he think I am? I need a lawyer fighting my corner.

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goldigger · 22/02/2013 12:00

Teresa Cullen of Ashfords is a brilliant family lawyer, and guides her clients through this difficult and complex legal landscape that can often be very hard to understand. I would definitely recommend her and would use her every time if I had a problem that needed resolving in the future. She listens and understands her client's needs, much more than other family lawyers that i have met in the past.

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speedyone · 22/02/2013 12:39

It's hard enough having to deal with the trauma of divorce without enduring the legal process but there's no escape there. The answer is to work with a lawyer with an empathetic understanding combined with terrific legal skills and Teresa Cullen most certainly gets my vote and recommendation.

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Moanranger · 22/02/2013 17:40

golddigger & speedyone Thanks for responding. I went to Teresa first & as she came across as knowledgeable & competent, I went with her. Nice to have a vote of confidence. Mostly this will be straightforward, but it is the business that will be difficult. While I am v competent, etc professionally, it is a different matter dealing with anSTBXH. I have great sympathy with Vicky Pryce ( Chris Huhne's ex) Hs can be v bullying. He keeps contacting me with various settlement proposals, which I find annoying.

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