Free consultations divorce lawyers - are they of any use?

[leotirani]

Hi,

I am looking to hire a divorce lawyer to discuss the potential outcomes of a financial settlement should I wist to go ahead and separate.
I would like to know if anyone here has made use of the so called free fifteen minute consultations that some firms offer? Do you actually get to discuss the ins and outs of a financial settlement or is it just a sales pitch?
How much did your consultation cost if it was not free?
What I am after is to explain our assets, who and when has brough what into the marriage and get an idea of best worst case scenario.
Thanks

You won’t get more than a general view on process.

You’ll need to pay for advice to get anything other than a very high set of principles

an initial hour of advice you’re probably looking at something like 250+vat ish depending where you are

if you’re married a long times d have children who brought what in to the marriage won’t be relevant. If it’s short and there are none then more relevant