Any chance of help via pm please?

[Flobbertybillop]

As title really, I have a problem, but I don’t want to put it online as I think I could have a massive problem if I do? Thanks in advance

You'll need to give some details otherwise people will have no idea whether or not they can help you. What type of issue is it - family, employment, probate or something else?

Placemarking as I might be able to help but won't know until you give us a little more info!

I'd be very wary about getting legal advice from someone via PM - you have no idea who they are and whether they have any genuine expertise.

It’s a property and divorce issue.

Anyone with online access can read your post then join MN, then pm you and say they are a solicitor specialising in that field.

You have absolutely no way of knowing if they are genuine or not, so it would be foolish in the extreme to follow the advice of a random stranger.

Go and see a professional, in person.

@BlankTimes
It’s as much to get advice on whether to go and see a solicitor, as I really can’t afford one.

Don't know if you've seen this, if not it may help.

www.gov.uk/money-property-when-relationship-ends

That page above is part of the gov.uk's Get a divorce: step by step guide www.gov.uk/get-a-divorce

Or you may be better off making an appointment and asking a CAB officer, at least you'll know they are genuine.
Here's their advice www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/ending-a-relationship/how-to-separate/getting-a-divorce/

Collaborate and pr47bridge give excellent advice on here.

If the amount you stand to gain or lose is considerable then best to swallow a short term hit money wise and go see a solicitor.

I actually don’t have it unfortunately

I second the info about Collaborate and Prh47bridge. Flobbertybillop Of course they could be complete charlatans posing as extremely knowledgable family lawyers.. but having read their sensible, measured advice on these boards over a number of years.. I somehow doubt it.
I would post your issue here, and see what they say.

Love the 'you might need to swallow a short term hit ' line. I truly believe some people have no understanding of the words 'I'm broke' 'I have no money' and 'I can't pay' ... I am sure they are reading 'I'm down to my last 10k/I have no money in my current account and will have to raid my trust fund !

I understand you have NO funds for legal fees. Have you spoken to any solicitors to see if you can have any fees taken from a final settlement?

Ooh, no, is that a thing @Thehouseintheforest, I didn’t know that was possible. Thanks

Also, can’t post my issue, it would be very difficult if found out by some people at this stage

Does anyone remember the judge flounce days :o
And therefore I can prove I've been around for well over. A decade. However I have no legal expertise :)

I do know what it is to have literally no money BUT if there is property involved you may be able to delay paying a solicitor. No harm in asking but if you cant afford even an initial visit then there s not much to be done beyond representing yourself and you would still need money for court fees.

Although you will have court fees to pay. You can also claim a reduction or exemption from these. Based on low income or benefits .
The form you need is called 'help with court fees' I think the no. Is exe60 but don't hold me to that !

Some solicitors will offer 30 mins free advice .

Meaby www.meaby.co.uk/ have done this for me and deal with all aspects .