The internet is full of information that offer varying degrees of family law advice. This online help can often act as a taster to what a particular family law practice may be like if you were to choose them.
Reducing your legal bill for divorce
Alun Jones Family Law can offer unparalleled levels of dedication in terms of fighting for what is fair and just when it comes to litigating at the family courts.
To receive expert advice for your divorce within Cardiff, do not hesitate our team of dedication family lawyers.&
Alun Jones Family Law is not a practice to shy away from the uncomfortable questions. We answer all manner of questions that are on many divorcing couples' minds.
We know that legal costs is an area which is at the forefront of most divorcing couples' minds, which is why we centre a lot of our advice on how we can mitigate this worry.
It may seem counterintuitive for a legal practice to be broadcasting ways to reduce legal costs, and may even be considered to go against the status quo, however we think differently here at Alun Jones Family Law.
We know a satisfied customer will spread the word that our practice is different, and this approach of listening and reacting to common concerns is how we have gone the extra mile for many years.
There are several ways to potentially reduce your legal bill and we have explored these below.
Don't be afraid to have a discussion with your divorce solicitor about the fact you are concerned over costs. You could also offer your time to help your solicitor handle your case. This may be taking care of the little details, such as organising financial details yourself, or it could even come in the form of filling out the famous Form E.
Therefore a totally hand's off approach may not be one you are comfortable with and we can certainly accommodate this.
Several family law practices may be rather non-communicative and you may even get the impression that your case is one of many waiting in a long queue. This approach may prevent you from knowing how your case is progressing, so do look for a solicitor that you know you can work well with.
This is where Alun Jones Family Law is different. We offer a personal approach, every case matters to us no matter how small, and we most certainly care about the matters that are specific about your divorce.
Don't use your solicitor as an emotional crutch;
When going through a divorce it's common for emotions to run high. When we begin to divulge personal details with a lawyer we may even start to feel that we open up and elaborate at great length.
It's important not to hold back with your divorce solicitor over areas of significance, however digressing too far away from the essential details could land you a rather hefty legal bill
It's considered poor practice for a solicitor to regularly deviate conversation on to rather unimportant matters, because it's the client who ultimately ends up paying substantial costs. A personal approach is needed, however be succinct in your dealings, and do not stray too far away from core issues.
A number of clients see divorce solicitors as someone who occupies multiple roles, such as therapist or even a councillor.
However personal advice and compassion may cost you dearly in financial terms if you use a solicitor as an emotional crutch.
The opposite of telling your solicitor everything is to hold back on the essential details. That's to say being non-communicative or deliberately holding back essential details will cost you more in the long run.
The worst case scenario is that you hold back details and your solicitor is caught off-guard during court based proceedings.
So do tell all the relevant details that are important to your case, and right from the start remember that when discussing with your divorce solicitor your case, all matters are handled with the strictest confidence. That's to say the information may just be used to allow your solicitor to see the bigger picture.
A divorce solicitor that asks for the court to reconvene so that they can gain extra information from there client in private, may demonstrate less command over the case. So do be forthcoming with the essential details right from the start.
Entrenched proceedings may only serve to escalate legal costs
Taking an entrenched position will most likely escalate legal costs substantially. This is why it is important to assess costs when pursuing matters that may be deemed as trivial. Your solicitor will be able to advise you on this and assist you in weighing up the cost and benefit of pursuing certain matters.
A modern family law practice like Alun Jones Family Law, will actively discourage hostility, and we will also encourage amicable settlements where possible.
Will the phone call actually help your case?
A final point would be to keep calls to your appointed solicitor when only essential communication is needed.&
The divorce process is all consuming and it can be rather intrusive in terms of dominating your thoughts as well. You may feel at the time that the information is vital, and you must communicate it urgently with your solicitor, however on reflection you may later deem the same information as non-important.
By regularly contacting your solicitor over the phone you are likely to incur higher legal costs. Costs may also greatly escalate if you were to request a call back out of normal office hours
You may instead wish to note non-urgent questions and present these at your next meeting scheduled with your solicitor.
