Welcome to the very first episode of The Legal Rabbit Hole with Fiona Moffat and Adrian Rose. Our podcasts explore the legal world, asking questions that people are often afraid to ask, and aim to reassure and guide.
Our first season is dedicated to divorce and separation. In this episode we cover what to expect from your divorce lawyer, the feelings and emotions connected to meeting with a family lawyer for the first time and how to deal with what can be a daunting and scary process.
We discuss why family lawyers appear to be a little bit nosey and ask so many personal questions. You’ll learn how to prepare for your first appointment and you’ll get some advice around who to bring, what to ask and how to get the most from your family lawyer.
Fiona and Adrian know that not all situations are the same, they’ll guide you on considering any children in your divorce and suggest best practices too.
Topic discussed:
- Hints & tips for an initial interview
- Client expectations, assumptions and communications
- How people feel coming to a divorce lawyer for the first time
- Why personal questions flummox people
- Why your family lawyer must be a little bit nosey
- Rigid questionnaires and getting your situation across to your lawyer
- Preparing for your interview
- Making the most of your first appointment
- How to deal with big emotions
- Bringing people for support, objective questions, easing tensions
- There are no stupid questions- ask any and all questions you don’t know the answers too
- How the comms structure has changed from letters to WhatsApp
- How COVID changed the shape of the industry
- The importance of financial information as early as possible
- Delegation of tasks as a divorcing couple with children
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