Bath: Helping a client leave a long-term controlling marriage

How our lawyers advised the client

One of our divorce lawyers, Judit Kerese, spoke to the client and gave her clear advice about what the process ahead would look like. She reassured the client that although her husband had been the main wage earner, the financial settlement would be based on fairness and that both parties’ financial needs would be met, particularly after such a long marriage.

Judit also provided practical advice about the client’s immediate options and how she could leave the family home safely. The client was made aware of how interim maintenance could be applied to help support her financially in the short term. It was also explained that a Legal Services Payment Order (LSPO) could be applied for, which would mean that her husband would pay for her legal costs so that she would not be disadvantaged in her divorce.

Helping clients move forward with confidence

After the initial hour-long meeting, the client felt reassured about the options available to her. For the first time in a long time, she felt she could make informed decisions about what she wanted to do next. Following the meeting, she said:

“Thank you for taking the time to speak with me last week. I found our conversation very helpful and it gave me a clearer understanding of the steps I should start taking.”