At the start of any case solicitors must provide information about the likely cost of the case and how that fee is calculated. This could be for example: • A fixed fee • An hourly rate • A percentage fee In all cases, the solicitor must discuss how payment is to be made and whether [...]
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on February 18th, 2011
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It is important to differentiate between spousal maintenance and child maintenance. Spousal maintenance is an amount set through a consent order when couples are divorcing, dissolving civil partnerships or separating from a common law arrangement. Child maintenance is the money paid by the non-resident parent to the resident parent in order to support the child [...]
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on December 14th, 2010
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Many relationships break down and, sadly, this is a fact of life. Often couples will want to divorce for a variety of reasons and whilst many divorces are processed simply many others progress to the Family Court for hearings. A Court hearing will come about where couples cannot reach agreement over issues such as children [...]
Written by admin
on November 29th, 2010
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The break-up of a marriage is hard on all involved so it is important that both parties have a solicitor on their side that they feel they can trust to handle matters on their behalf. A solicitor will be responsible for representing you in any court proceedings and in dealings with your spouse’s own solicitor, [...]
Written by admin
on August 12th, 2010
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