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Family law child contact do I need a solicitor

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flopseyR72 · 25/03/2021 20:06

Hi any family lawyers or judges out there. Do you think you are more likely to get a good outcome if you have a solicitor rather than self represent? The other party is self representing. It’s complicated a relocation and child care with domestic abuse issues. I have legal advise telling me what to do. But I’ve been writing and presenting myself. Would I get a better outcome with a solicitor and barrister or is the judge more interested in the facts ( which I think I can present well). Honest answers. I’m self funding don’t qualify for legal aid so would rather not pay the 10,000s I have been quoted. Thanks

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Pebbledashery · 25/03/2021 20:13

Why don't you qualify for legal aid is it because the abuse wasn't documented?

flopseyR72 · 25/03/2021 20:29

No it’s because of my income. I want to relocate etc need to buy a house so I wanted my income for my children’s future.

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BluntlySpoken · 26/03/2021 18:10

My dhs ex was an absolute control freak and tried to control every aspect of dh seeing dsc.
He self represented. And got everything he requested and more. He didn't need a solicitor. It helped she dug herself in a hole and the judge saw through her.

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