20th February 2017
“Cheap” legal solutions can prove costly
The BBC has recently reported the case of a mother who, feeling that she was unable to afford solicitors, lost thousands of pounds to an organisation promising to help with her court case.
The case in question concerned the care of her children. The costs were £480pm plus additional one off charges and then a final payment of £6,000 to have her case form part of a book. She lost the case. She lost her money. There was no book.
It is always extremely sad when vulnerable people are conned, but it is even worse when there are children at the heart of it.
So, don’t be fooled by empty promises. Do your research. Always look for the hidden costs or the reasons why an organisation’s charges seem so low. Don’t buy into the propaganda that solicitors are expensive, as they are obliged to provide you with detailed cost estimates prior to carrying out any work. Make informed decisions. Can you really afford not to?
Lora Grogan
Senior Paralegal
Family and Divorce
Office : Tunbridge Wells
01892 502 333lgrogan@bussmurton.co.uk
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Lora has been part of the Buss Murton family team since 2001. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and qualified with distinction in Family Law and Practice.
Lora has wide experience in all areas of family law and predominantly advises clients who are divorcing or separating and who need to resolve issues relating to finances and children. Lora particularly specialises in complex residence and contact cases, including cases in which one parent wishes to take children to live in a different country.
Lora also works closely with Melanie den Brinker who is head of the family team to provide an expert and cost sensitive approach to matters involving complex and high net value financial cases.
Expertise
Divorce and civil partnership
Arrangements for children on divorce and separation
Financial arrangements on divorce and separation
Co-habitation and Separation Agreements
Removal from the jurisdiction
Change of Name
Alternative Contact:
Khaila Reid
01892 502 335
kreid@bussmurton.co.uk
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