In Dec 04 split with husband as he was carrying on - went to see a solicitor who told me I was entitled to legal aid. I subsequently bought my husband out and remortgaged my property (mortage about £55,000) - as a result was no longer entitled to legal aid and my costs were tagged onto the end of my mortage. At this point I was divorced but wanted a final document drawn up to say that if I came into money (my parents have some properties) he would be not entitled to claim on anything.) My solicitor then told me I was a private client and asked for £200 before she would continue. I paid this (borrowed it because have no spare money!) and she asked me to pay £100 towards her costs. I told her that as a single parent to 2 small children, working 3 days and week and running a house I could not afford this money. She told me that apart from the order everything was nearly finished. I had not heard from her for month and contacted her on numerous occasions as I wanted this finished with. I received a bill for £500 in which she said I would not be sent a copy of the final order until I paid her. I wrote back and said that I did not have that sort of money and offered to pay £25 a month. She has declined this and said I can pay £250 over 2 months. There is no way I can pay this and I just wondered that as I have offered to pay my bill (albeit in small amounts) I am still trying to pay her. I do not have that sort of money unless I pay on a credit card which I do not want to do. So can anyone tell me if this is acceptable and should she accept this. Sorry its so long but happy to hear any responses.