Sharing solicitor?

[pinkpeter1]

So, we have finally talked about we might want to divorce. Husband has suggested we go and see a solicitor together to see what a judge say was fair in regard to splitting assets.

Does this sound like a good or bad idea? I want the separation to be as amicable as it can be, but he is a trained solicitor, but not currently practising, so I am at a disadvantage already. I know having separate solicitors is the norm, but he says why pay for two if we can talk it out. And I kind of think I might have a better chance of knowing what the solicitor and my dh are saying if I am there too.

Thoughts please? I have no idea about the divorce process, so I don't know what I don't know!

Yes, I can imagine an amicable divorce is a rare one. We haven't finally decided it's what we want to do. In fact, I think neither of us want to. I just don't know what to do.

The link Hedda posted was very good. I would imagine it's the split of the finances that has to be agreed upon.

It sounds to me as if you need a counsellor (together!) to decide if you are through or not.

We've been to marriage guidance three times! The last time about four years ago.