- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Which? Books; 2nd Revised edition edition (9 Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844900673
- ISBN-13: 978-1844900671
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 322,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well written and easy to follow. Structure of the book is very good so that you can easily skip the chapters that are not relevant, or home into the ones that are important to you. Provides the right amount of detail so that you understand what is going on without being overwhelmed by details that might not be relevant. Makes it clear where a solicitor is essential and what preparations to make before consulting one.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This excellent book will give you a very good road map when it comes to divorce. If you find yourself in more complicated territory this book won't be sufficient on its own but it should at least help you to ask the right kinds of questions.
Some very good advice is that lawyers make for expensive counsellors. The other point that could be stressed more is that lawyers are only human; they make mistakes. As with most things in life you should not rely completely on somebody else to look after your own interests. Finally, despite pretty much anything else that is going on, check your bill and challenge it promptly - Have you been double-charged for copy letters?What are you being charged for emails? (it might be the same as a letter); Is your lawyer sending lots of long letters (expensive) when short letters would do (less expensive)? Are you wasting time on correspondence when moving swiftly to issuing proceedings would get the whole thing on a time-table set by the Court? (particularly relevant if the other side is ignoring your letters) Is the breakdown of charges clear? It is incredibly difficult to focus on bills when in the midst of a divorce but it is time well spent. A good lawyer will help you but they are also there to make money based on chargeable time. Nothing wrong with that but make sure they don't make too much at your expense.
Some very good advice is that lawyers make for expensive counsellors. The other point that could be stressed more is that lawyers are only human; they make mistakes. As with most things in life you should not rely completely on somebody else to look after your own interests. Finally, despite pretty much anything else that is going on, check your bill and challenge it promptly - Have you been double-charged for copy letters?What are you being charged for emails? (it might be the same as a letter); Is your lawyer sending lots of long letters (expensive) when short letters would do (less expensive)? Are you wasting time on correspondence when moving swiftly to issuing proceedings would get the whole thing on a time-table set by the Court? (particularly relevant if the other side is ignoring your letters) Is the breakdown of charges clear? It is incredibly difficult to focus on bills when in the midst of a divorce but it is time well spent. A good lawyer will help you but they are also there to make money based on chargeable time. Nothing wrong with that but make sure they don't make too much at your expense.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A must for anyone going throught this difficult situation. Contains essential information to help, guide and inform before you see a solicitor. Could help save a lot of money and heartache in the future.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Practical
a very practical guide to all the legal things you may need to know about when getting a divorce, it has sections and 'tasks' you can work through before seeking legal help, also... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sam410
Very clear.
Very clear book. Slightly overlong introductory section is my only quibble but really helps to understand the process even if you are using a lawyer.
Published 6 months ago by Sharon
Structural problems
Firstly, make sure you get the most recent copy of this book - if you are going to get it. The laws around Legal Aid are changing quite quickly. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Nick Morgan
A massive saving in legal fees
On advise from a very good friend I purchased this book due to the circumstances I was being forced into and it calmed me down and I saved £ooo's of £s' well worth buying!!
Published 13 months ago by Bucket
Is divorce a possibility?
Invaluable information - should be read before any decision is made on a divorce, or before contacting a solitcitor to save you a lot of money in solicitor costs.
Published 20 months ago by detectivenapa
Divorce and splitting up guide
This was recommended to me by my mortgage advisor. it is a very useful easy to understand guide for those like me new to all this!
Published on 5 April 2010 by C. surtees
uk help with splitting up
This is not a a nice situation to find oneself in and one needs all the help one can get.
This book is straightforward and comprehensive, as far as I can tell being new to the... Read more
This book is straightforward and comprehensive, as far as I can tell being new to the... Read more
Published on 10 July 2009 by patacake
brief & helpful
This book is short and to the point- useful for someone at the beginning of considering the logistics of divorcing their spouse- someone who can hardly bear to think about it but... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by Kate Green
Not exactly reality
I suppose this is a good read for those who want a textbook version of reality, but this book aint reality. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2008 by dick harden
Useful
A very clear and simple path through some of the legal stuff in divorce. I read this together with FAMILY COURT HELL by Mark Harris. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2007 by martin harrowsmith
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