Can someone help me with a letter?

[rickman]

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Yes I would definately point it out to them. I would be quite blatant and matter of fact as well to let them know that you are being deadly serious, I should imagine they will agree. Explain that you want the situation resolved as much as they do and as quickly and yet you are left hanging for their replies which concerns/inconveniences you and the progress of of the situation etc etc........

I wouldn't point out that they take 5 weeks - will justs get their backs up. However, I would mention about your holiday.

Something along the lines of:

" I appreciate that you require a speedy reply on this matter, however, as 'Mr. ex-rickman' is aware, I will be going away on holiday shortly and will therefore be unable to respond within the requested two week period. Obviously, once I return, I will give the matter my urgent attention.

I trust that this is satisfactory, but please contact me if this is likely to cause any difficulties."

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I think the crux of it is that whilst it would be immensely satisfying for you to point it out to them, it probably won't achieve anything - knowing what most solicitors are like they are hardly going to suddenly start responding more quickly (after all, you're not the one paying their bill).

I know I would be very tempted myself (am sometimes too assertive ), but looking at it from an unbiased point of view, I think on balance it's best not to.

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I would say you are going away and perhaps be minded to ask on what legal basis your response time should be 2 weeks. Point out you will respond, you want the matter resolved etc and will do so on your return

Ah, but they are solicitors and therefore very important people and can do whatever they like .

Oh go on, I've changed my mind now, tell 'em .

(Am I helping at all or shall I just go away now?)

I would say you are going away and I would perhaps be minded to ask them on what legal basis your response time should be within 2 weeks and see what they say. Point out you will respond, you want the matter resolved etc and will do so on your return.

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If you are not bothreed about taking ages then probably ignore my first post!!

I would say that you are going away and you will give the letter your immediate attention upon your return. State that your ex is aware you are going away and should therefore be accepting that you cannot deal with the letter within the two week period stated. Ask them to write to you ASAP with confirmation that this is acceptable to them.

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Go for it. They are only solicitors doing a job at the end of the day and they have to put a time limit etc because they're paid to get results for their clients.

I can't see them saying they will do anything to you for not replying straight away...... if they do then get arsey!!! Good luck! x

do what you feel is right for the situation/keeping the peace etc
in any event, what will they do if you don't respond within their time limit, sue you?! Of couse not, they will just chase you again for a response