Solicitor and proposed offer

[BlastedPimples]

My stbxh has presented both the answers to his questionnaire on his Form E and a proposed settlement offer at the same time.

I have told my solicitor to focus on the settlement offer first because my costs are soaring and I don't want them spending hours poring over his questionnaire answers when the settlement offer could be quite good.

Is this wise or should I ask them to examine both?

You really need to guided by your solicitor, they are the experts. I would want to know both, and I am sure they will too

Your solicitor won't be able to advise you on the pros and cons of the settlement offer until they have read both Form Es. How could they form an opinion if they don't know what is being settled?

No. Form Es have been exchanged.

My solicitor then sent over a detailed questionnaire in response to stbexh's Form E.

He has answered this questionnaire and has submitted a settlement proposal.

So if the settlement offer is a good one, is there a need to pore over over the questionnaire answers (not Form E - that's been done.).

Are you asking if you should bypass the E form all together if the offer is good or if you should just accept his E form without query?

Sorry I can see you answered that. It depends how familiar you are with the marital finances. You can certainly instruct the solicitor that you are satisfied with his answers and the offer.

If you think he isn't hiding anything, then yes you can go to the settlement first. It might not be worth worrying about the detail. My ex and I have agreed our settlement ourselves, but we're both aware of what the other has. Your solicitor might not agree but that's as they won't get paid as much!