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What to take with me to first solicitors appt.

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bamzooki · 01/06/2008 14:45

My H moved out 2 months ago, and is now living with someone else. I am now trying to get my head around everything that needs sorting, and I have an appt with a solicitor on Tues, to get some advice on where I stand and how to proceed etc.

In order to make the most of this session - what info or documents should I take with me?
I don't want to get there and find that they can't tell me much cos I haven't got the relevant info etc.

TIA

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Anna8888 · 01/06/2008 14:48

A notebook and pen.

Your solicitor should first listen to your story and then advise you. You must take notes.

If you feel like writing your story down first (maybe in bullet point format), that's probably a very good first plan.

meep · 01/06/2008 14:55

Sorry to hearthat you're going through this bamzooki.

From my days as a family lawyer (a wee while ago now - but can still remeber a bit) you should:

Make a list of all your assets and debts - in your name, your husband's name and in joint names

Include everything: house, cars, bank accounts, savings, investments, shares, credit cards, loans, store cards - just anything you can think of. Have as much detail about each one - account numbers/addresses/whose name it is in/ when account or debt opened etc. Have details of your H's pension and your own.

Take in your marriage certificate and the children's birth certificates

Have details of who is paying for what now that your H has moved out. Think about how much you would need from your H in the future - can you afford the mortgage/rent or will you need continuing support from him

Make a list of your monthly outgoings and a note of your income.

If you can, get details of your husband's income and details of whare he works.

Ask about changing your will - if you already have one, bring it in with you.

Think whether there was anything financial pre-marriage that might merit a mention.

Good luck

mamamamama · 01/06/2008 14:55

Agree with Anna - then if you forget to mention something it doesn't matter, it will be written down on the piece of paper that you have left with the solicitor.

georgiemama · 01/06/2008 15:16

take photographic ID - money laundering regs require it.

and everything meep said.

bamzooki · 01/06/2008 19:45

Wow - thanks for the info - lots to dig out then!
Fortunately H has been pretty reasonable to deal with so far - but I suspect that may change when it comes to the nitty gritty of finances, so that's why I want to be prepared.

Thanks again everyone.

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