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CKFT v Minkin: counting the costs and the lessons learned. By guest blogger Eleanor Webster

When you instruct a solicitor in your matrimonial case you receive a costs estimate which gives an estimate of likely costs. If the figure mentioned is acceptable and you agree, a retainer letter is signed.

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The FDR hearing and the First Appointment: what you need to know

When a financial application is made to the divorce courts, three court hearings are scheduled to take place: a First Appointment, an FDR hearing and a Final Hearing. Two years ago I published a post called FDR – look out for these stumbling …

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Meeting of Minds (From Solicitors Journal)

From my latest Solicitors Journal column “Family Business”, 22/02/2011. Meeting of Minds EXCLUSIVE! The words ‘interesting’ and ‘conference’ aren’t always mutually exclusive, reveals Marilyn Stowe Like many family …

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Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner in Stowe Family Law, which has offices in Yorkshire, Cheshire and London. With more than 25 years’ experience handling divorce cases and family law proceedings she is regarded as one of the most formidable and sought after divorce lawyers in the UK.

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I write for the benefit of those who are experiencing family breakdown and for fellow family law professionals. Please note that all persons mentioned in the scenarios are fictitious: details have been deliberately changed in order to protect identities and other confidential circumstances of my clients.

Please also note the advice I give in each scenario must not be relied upon by anyone reading my blog. You must always take your own legal advice as your circumstances may be different and English family law is continually changing.

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