Changing from LIP to using a solicitor again.

[Busbygirl]

I recently became a LIP having used a solicitor.
I’m now regretting my decision as my stbxh is being even more of a nightmare.
Is it possible to switch back to using her and can it be done quite quickly as our court date is soon.
Or once you’ve become a LIP do you have to stick to it? Thanks

You can change back but don’t let him bully you. What stage are you at?

Thanks mumof3.
Trouble is, he’s a terrible bully.
We’re a few months off the final hearing but he’s been constantly writing to my solicitor for the last 6 months as he’s a LIP and my bills are through the roof.
She’s done her best to ignore him but it’s still cost me so much.

Ah I see. He’s playing the game. Why don’t you get a direct access barrister for the hearing only?

Are you the applicant? Just wondering about preparing the bundle…ideally you’d want control of that.

I am The applicant.
I’m getting a direct access barrister and I’ve got the bundle from the first hearing so am just going to add supplementary sheets.
Was just thinking I might need my solicitor at the final hearing as she knows our case really well (this has been going on for 3 years). Although I’ll be able to use the same barrister I had at the FDR thank goodness as he witnessed my stbxhs outbursts.

3 years 🫣

You can use her for advice and to check your letters etc in the background without formally instructing her to act on your behalf.

Thanks for your help.
Yes 3 years! Quite ridiculous.

Hey OP. Sorry to resurrect this old thread but if you have the time and will, can you let us know how you got on please? I’ve just done a search of old threads to see what advice is out there for LIP divorce (finances rather than child care arrangements).