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Independent Second Opinion from a Former Solicitor Advocate

Not sure whether you're getting the right advice? Before making a decision that could affect your finances or your children for years to come, obtain an independent second opinion from a former Solicitor Advocate with over 20 years' experience in family law. Whether you represent yourself or already have a solicitor, I'll provide practical, honest advice and a clear strategy for moving your case forward.

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‍Strategy Sessions & Second Opinions

Fixed prices.

Independent advice.

No pressure to instruct a solicitor,and no conflict if you already have one.

TIER ONE

ÂŁ250/ I hour with written summary advice

Need clarity before making your next move?

Whether you're representing yourself or already have a solicitor, this one-hour strategy session will help you understand your legal position and the best way forward.

As a former Solicitor Advocate with over 20 years' experience in family law, I'll answer your questions, explain the court process in plain English, and help you avoid costly mistakes.

Perfect if you want to:

  • Understand your legal position

  • Get a second opinion on your solicitor's advice

  • Prepare for an upcoming hearing

  • Review a settlement proposal

  • Decide what to do next

You'll receive:

  • 60-minute private consultation

  • Practical, straightforward advice

  • A clear strategy tailored to your case

  • Time to ask all your question

TIER TWO

Case Strategy Review. ÂŁ375

A detailed review before your next hearing or major decision.

Designed for clients with more complex financial or children proceedings who want strategic advice — not just legal information.

I'll review the key documents you send before our meeting, so we can focus entirely on your case strategy.

Ideal if you're:

- Preparing for an FDR or Final Hearing

- Representing yourself in court

- Concerned your solicitor has missed something

- Dealing with complex financial issues

- Unsure whether to accept an offer

You'll receive:

- Review of key documents before the consultation

- 90-minute strategy session

- Tailored advice based on your objectives

- A clear plan of action

TIER THREE

Premium Case Review & Action Plan. ÂŁ495

An independent expert review that could save you thousands.

Major decisions in divorce proceedings have lifelong financial consequences. Before you agree a settlement or attend an important hearing, an independent second opinion can be invaluable.

I'll carefully review your case papers before our meeting, identify the strengths and weaknesses in your case, highlight anything that may have been overlooked, and advise you on the best strategy moving forward.

Particularly suitable for clients with substantial assets, or anyone who wants reassurance they're taking the right approach.

Ideal for:

- High-value financial remedy cases

- Cases involving pensions or businesses

- Clients seeking an independent second opinion

- Litigants in person with complex cases

- Clients who want a thorough strategic review

You'll receive:

- Detailed review of your documents before the consultation

- 90-minute private strategy meeting

- A written action plan summarising my recommendations and next steps

- Practical advice from over 20 years as a family lawyer and solicitor advocate

Optional add ons:

  • 48-hour fast-track: +ÂŁ25

  • Add 1:1 call after review: ÂŁ50.00

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Made for you drafting - documents, letters, replies

From ÂŁ150 / per item

When you know what to say but need it said properly, drafted by a lawyer, in the form the court expects.

Every drafting service includes:

  • Reading and considering your relevant documents

  • Advice on which documents should go before the court

  • A brief explanation of the key points

Form E Review. ÂŁ150

Before you submit the most important financial document in your divorce, I read it the way the other side's lawyer will. Written comments on what's missing, what weakens your position, and what to fix.

Reply to Form E. ÂŁ150

A considered, strategic reply to your ex's disclosure, raising the right questions and flagging what doesn't add up.

First Settlement Letter. ÂŁ150

Your first letter proposing a financial settlement, pitched at the right level, worded to be taken seriously.

Position Statement. ÂŁ250

Drafted for your hearing. Clear, persuasive, written the way judges expect to read it.

D81 & Consent Order. ÂŁ350

Once you've reached agreement, I draft the consent order and D81 statement so the court approves it first time.

Not sure which you need?

Start with the Divorce Strategy Session — it comes with a plan.

‍ ‍Optional add ons

  • 48-hour fast-track: +ÂŁ25

  • Add 1:1 call after review: +ÂŁ50

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Divorce Guides - ÂŁ20 each

Written by a former Solicitor Advocate with 20 years in the courtroom. Not by AI. Not by a content writer. By someone who has stood in front of these judges.

AI can fill in your forms. Google can define the jargon. Neither can tell you what actually works — what judges notice, where people go wrong, and how cases are really won.

Every guide: ÂŁ20.

Instant download.

Plain English

Clear, simple downloads to help you understand and complete key parts of the process. Includes:

  • Free:

  • Form E checklist

  • Free Divorce Survival Kit

    What the Judge Is Actually Thinking. ÂŁ20

    What judges look for, what irritates them, and how to build credibility at every hearing. The guide nobody else can write.

    The 10 Form E Mistakes That Cost People Money. ÂŁ20

    The errors I saw ruin financial cases for 20 years — and how to avoid every one before you sign.

    Your FDR Survival Script. ÂŁ20

    How the day actually runs, what to say, what never to say, and how to respond to the judge's indication.

    Reading Your Ex's Form E Like a Lawyer. ÂŁ20

    Where people hide money, the red flags to look for, and the questions to raise. See their disclosure the way I would.

    The Settlement Letter That Gets Taken Seriously. ÂŁ20

    The template plus the strategy: when to send it, how to pitch your first offer, and the tactical mistakes that kill negotiations.

    Using AI for Your Divorce. Without Wrecking Your Case. ÂŁ20

    What AI does well, where it gives dangerously wrong answers in English family law, and how to check its work before you rely on it.

    Optional add ons:

  • Special offer 3 for 2

  • Add 1:1 call after review: +ÂŁ50

Contact us

Take control of your life, anxiety and finances.

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