Costs for legal advice and representation when obtaining a divorce can be a delicate subject. If your relationship has broken down you need high quality legal representation immediately but, for many, this is a time when funds may be in short supply.
Sometimes the costs of a divorce can be the “elephant in the room” but, there is no point in the solicitor or client avoiding addressing this issue. It is a subject that needs to be faced at the outset, suitable arrangements put in place and then solicitor and client can focus on the case.
The general rule in most areas of family law, including divorce, is that each side pays their own legal costs. The party who has more money does not usually have to pay the other party’s costs.