Tips to save on legal costs

Tips to save on legal costs

We appreciate the troublesome times parties are facing with the increase to the cost of living. Here are some helpful tips on helping you save on legal costs in Family Law Matters:-

• Obtain legal advice early. Obtaining legal advice does not mean that you’re running off to Court, just because you spoke to a lawyer. Speaking to a lawyer early and potentially receiving written advice about your situation can help you negotiate with your former partner with realistic expectations. Remember knowledge is power.
• Write down your story and provide it to your lawyer before meeting them. Writing down your account can save significant time and allows the lawyer to get to the main legal issues faster.
• A substantial part of a lawyer’s job involves getting information, so getting as much information as you can substantially reduce your total legal costs. For example:-
  

House
Use correct and up to date valuations of the property you own

• Get a house valuation from a few local real estates
• Obtain up to date mortgage statements

Car
Use a site like redbook.com or carsguide.com to value your property

• Prepare for meetings and telephone calls, take notes and recap at the end of each session. Recapping and preparing for meetings will save you from asking the same questions and ensuring you understand your lawyers’ advice.
• In financial matters act commercially, not emotionally. This will save time, money and wasted energy.
• Your co-operation. A successful solicitor/client relationship requires cooperation on both sides which will help make your case run smoothly and less expensively.

If you would like assistance with your legal matter, please contact Solari and Stock on 8525 2700, or click here to request your free 30 minute consulatation.

Written by Nikita Ward
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