Hello,
I'm going through a rather acrimonious divorce and am having a few doubts about my solicitor. I'm looking for a bit of advice as to whether I am being picky or if I should be considering changing.
I had an initial consultation where she took down my basic details. When I returned for a second meeting her notes had been typed up but stated that I had a 10 year old DD when I have a 6 year old DS.
She sent me a draft petition through to sign and I picked up that my date of birth was incorrect (completely wrong date altogether) and that there were 2 spelling mistakes (pedant).
My ex had made a complaint about me to his solicitor who telephoned mine. It took mine 2 days to send me an email at 7pm at night to inform me of the complaint.
My DS is getting very distressed at handover time with Ex and is refusing to go. I emailed her Sunday night to ask for advice if I postpone overnight access until we can get to the bottom of the problem and I still as yet, have not had a response from her (weds). Meanwhile ex is getting increasingly irrate.
I know none of these issues in isolation are the end of world but I'm losing confidence in her. Should I be considering finding a new one or am I being precious?
If I switch, how difficult is this to do? My ex has just returned his acknowledgement of service if that is relevant and we have not agreed access or finances as yet.
I don't even know what her fees are either which is a bit worrying!
Thanks