Starting Divorce Proceedings, getting Legal Help/Aid - any pitfalls in Legal Aid to avoid?

[Frooty]

I've just made the initial visit to solicitor regarding divorce proceedings against violent xh2b. I'm not presently in work. Have qualified for legal aid, so no Solicitor's fees atm. I am mortgaged, so there is an asset involved and property is in my name. Worried that in a few years time a legal aid bill with catch up with me out of the blue for a huge amount. Asked my solicitor about this and she told me it's way off in the future and will probably be a few thousand??? My head is still bursting with all the legal things I discussed. Any advice or knowledge on this from anyone who knows the system, before I go back to solicitor for the next round of questions. Thanks very much.
Frooty

I have just seen a solicitor about my house and custody of child i was told that in the end legal aid is charged at 8% per year but doesnt get paid off until you die. I am very new to this but didnt know if this would help you.

Thanks jellyjelly, I am compiling a list of questions and will be making another appt to see solicitor. I've been advised that it is still cheaper in the long run to go for legal aid if I've been offered it. Also been advised that what my sol meant was that if Solicitor's final bill is under a few thousand there will be nothing for me to pay. But it could get more complicated if my partner is obstructive and the legal bill rises as a result. I've been advised to stress to solicitor to keep the bill as low as possible.

I was also told that it would be very expensive if x tries to argue with what i offer.

Try to avoid tit for tat letters going back and forth, really racks up the bill. Took me a year from start to finish to get divorced, three court sessions with barrister and had a bill of about £2,500 on legal aid! Damn right when they say it's not a gift!