When instructing a solicitor to handle a situation as personal as your divorce or impactful as the distribution of your estate, belongings and wealth in a will, instructing firms offering quick solutions or services doesn’t always save you money in the long run.
‘Quickie’ divorces and will writing to be investigated’
In a recent article published by the BBC ‘Quickie divorces and will writing to be investigated’, it discussed how an independent watch dog is currently investigating law firms due to growing concerns. It has been highlighted that these convenient legal services lack quality and transparency, leaving clients unhappy with the desired outcomes or final cost’s quickly rising after ‘extremely low’ initial fees.
Clients are left in a situation where they cannot afford to pay for these services, as initial costs advertised to them aren’t as transparent as they seemed. The outcomes of these instructions either break down due to the cost of ongoing fees rising or undelivered outcomes based on clouded initial online marketing.
Protecting your interests
Head of Family Law, Chelsey Bayliss commented that “When parties separate finances are stretched often from one home to two, so it’s no wonder people look for the cheap fix. That being said, we often have clients coming to us to fix the problems they have encountered with the ‘quickie divorce’ and as such, they end up spending more than they would have, had they come to us in the first instance. We are highly skilled professionals that look to protect you both now and in the future, we thoroughly explain the process and ensure you have a full understanding before any decisions are made“
John-Paul Dennis, Head of the Private Client team in Liverpool added that “We understand the process and the implications for making a mistake, as we often advise clients who can be under duress at what is often a difficult time we are able to provide independent and calm advice in the heat of an often stressful time. We understand that each client will have different needs and objectives and don’t adopt a one size fits all approach.“
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