Second court appointment for finances is at the end of October. We need to make offers to each other ahead of that and then meet an hour ahead of the court session. So, it might get settled before that, but, knowing exH, not likely 
I've been representing myself up until now, but need a shit hot barrister for this next part. How soon should I start trying to engage one? Ex H has had a solicitor all over this from the start.