You might feel intimidated, overwhelmed, or even embarrassed by the thought of instructing a family solicitor. You need not worry. The best family law attorneys make it easy for you to instruct them, and that’s the case here at Holland Family Law. From your free family legal advice appointment to after care, here’s how to instruct our team and what to expect.
Instructing a Family Law Attorney
1. Book your free family law advice appointment
You can call Holland Family Law on 0116 436 2170, email us or complete our online contact form to arrange a free family law advice appointment over the phone, of if you’d prefer, via video call or in person. At this stage, it’s an opportunity for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us.
2. Do I need to prepare for my free advice appointment?
While only limited family law advice is given during the free family legal advice appointment, it’s worth having all the information relevant to your case, ready. Make sure you have documents such as a marriage certificate, financial records, and any other communication that’s relevant to your legal matter, to hand. This will help us to better understand your situation.
3. Free advice appointment
During your free advice appointment, we will establish:
- Your personal details;
- Details about your opponent;
- Basic information about your relationship;
- Whether you are ready to instruct a family solicitor;
- Whether any proceedings have already been issued;
- Whether there are any Court dates we need to be aware;
- Details about any children;
- Details relating to financial matters;
- Provide an estimate of costs;
- Any other details worth knowing.
The free advice appointment is your opportunity to share the circumstances of your case. You will need to be open and honest, but be rest assured that anything you say will be completely confidential.
Equally, you can use the consultation time to assess our expertise. You can ask about our experience with similar cases, and we can discuss potential strategies to resolve your case.
Free legal advice
4. What happens after my free legal advice appointment?
Once you have had your free advice appointment you will need to decide whether you want to officially instruct a family solicitor. Once you have set those wheels in motion with us, we can offer family law advice based on all the information you provide during the initial consultation.
We will outline your options, discuss any potential outcomes, and the legal processes involved.
5. How much will it cost?
We will discuss the potential costs and fees associated with your case based on the information provided at your free legal advice appointment. We offer fixed-fee services for a number of cases. Outside of our fixed-fee services, we work on an hourly rate. We are transparent with our pricing, making sure there are no hidden costs, while giving you clarity about how you will be billed.
6. Client-solicitor agreement
Should you decide to instruct a family law attorney (solicitor/lawyer) from our team, we will provide a client care letter, which will outline the terms of engagement. This document will include details about our fees, the service we will provide, and the responsibilities of the family lawyer assigned to your case.
7. Provide your instructions
Once you agree to proceed, you can formally instruct a family solicitor from our team to act on your behalf. You will need to sign the client care letter and provide us with proof of your identity together with any further documentation that can help to progress your case.
8. Ongoing communication
It’s important to maintain open communication with your assigned family solicitor. Keep us updated with any developments or changes in your circumstances, and make sure you provide any information or documents promptly.
Delays can cause issues, which is why regular communication with your family solicitor keeps them informed and able to represent you effectively.
9. Legal proceedings
If your case involves Court proceedings, your family solicitor will guide you through the process. They’ll prepare legal documents, represent you in Court (if required), and provide guidance on how to navigate the legal system.
10. Settlements and negotiations
If needed, your assigned family solicitor can engage in negotiations with the opposing party to reach a settlement. We will advise you on the best course of action, and work towards achieving a favourable outcome for you.
11. Closure and review
Once your legal matter is resolved, we will make sure that all the t’s are crossed and the i’s are dotted. We will take time with you to review your case, and discuss the outcome, while giving you guidance on any post-resolution matters.
And there you have it, from free advice appointment to after care, you’re all set to instruct a family solicitor.
Instruct a family attorney at Holland Family Law
With decades of experience in all areas of family law under one roof, the Holland Family Law team is well-equipped and positioned to support your through your case. Benefit from personalised, professional family law advice from start to finish.
Call 0116 436 2170, email claire@hollandfamilylaw.co.uk or use our online contact form to schedule your free family legal advice appointment today.
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