How do I find a good divorce lawyer?

[Freddofrogshop]

Posted in relationships too, but hopefully I'll get more traffic here.

H announced today that he is leaving.

Where do look for advice? Is there a list of accreditated lawyers, or an association or something I need to look for?

2 dc, 1 with quite severe sen. I've no idea how to move on from here what do I do?
Thanks.

Whereabouts are you? I had a good one - she was based in South London.

(Not that South - Clapham)

* SECURE THE ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD*

1. Contact tax / universal credits.
2. Contact banks. Freeze joint accounts so he can't max it out. You will be half responsible for overdraft. Same with credit cards.
3. Are you working? Yes? Good. No? Try and find employment. It assists with working tax credits. Easier said than done, I know.
4. Contact child maintenance, he may leave but he is still financially responsible for his children.
5. As your child has SEN, you may be in receipt of financial assistance. Something to look into if you are not already.
6. Photograph every document you can find. Bank statements, utility bills, credit card statements... You will need this later should you divorce. Easier to just collate it now.

I realise this all sounds quite mercinary, but you will appreciate the peace of mind knowing you have breathing space financially. Don't automatically believe a word he says, cry with your best friend, then you will be able to contact a divorce solicitor. Pick up the phone and speak to a couple of local ones. I think personality is key. I fobbed off two before I met the third, who "got me".

It's not easy, but we all get through it.

I wish you well.

Look on the Law Society website for a member of the Family Law Panel or Advanced Family.

Resolution website for an accredited family law specialist.

CaffeineInfusion
Thanks.
I do work, full time, but not on a great wage.
At the moment he is saying he will just go, taking no assets at all. He says he will get money from his parents and I can keep the house and all the savings.
But I think his parents will try to persuade him otherwise.
We already get quite a of of financial help from tax credits and other places. But it wont be enough for me to continue with all the bill's on my own. I need to look at finances this weekend.

*MooseBeTimeForSummer&
Thanks, that is the sort of thing I was after. I'll check that out in the morning

Do you have friends who have gone through similar?
I know a good one in the Midlands. My mum and my mum's friend have both used her.

I'm on the south coast.
I only have one friend who is divorced and they did it all online.
I really need advice, so that wont suit me.