What is a Detailed Case Assessment?

This is an opportunity for you to explain to the solicitor your particular circumstances and what you want to do next. Your solicitor will give you a detailed assessment of your case and advise on the next steps in outline.

It helps at this stage if you have certain information to hand. Your solicitor will need to know:

• Your name and full address
• The name and full address of your spouse
• The date and place of marriage
• The names and ages of any children from the marriage
• Housing status
• Income, pension and savings / capital / investment positions for you and your spouse
• Brief details of separation or dispute

What is included in the Fixed Fee?

You will be allocated a solicitor to handle your case.

The fixed fee allows for up to 2 hours of discussion (by phone or e-mail or sometimes face to face if convenient) with your solicitor. They will advise you as to what steps you might take next.

The aim is to leave you better informed about where you stand, what your options are and what action you can take next.

Why pay a Fixed Fee?

By paying a fixed fee at the start of your case you have certainty about the costs involved. The alternative is to pay an hourly rate (£220 plus VAT) for the time your solicitor spends on your case.