Divorce is always a traumatic experience, but if there are children involved it is always so much worse and it is therefore vital that you find a solicitor, such as Cooks Solicitors who will help you through the process.

You need to find a solicitor who is sympathetic to you and understands what you are going through and yet will fight for the best outcome for you and your children. You do not want a solicitor who is set on confrontation and fights purely for the highest amount of money, it needs to be somebody who will also try to mediate and come to a reasonable agreement.

Some solicitors are so aggressive that they can actually make the situation worse and I have heard of people who have been encouraged to fight for more money even though in their heart they know it is not right.

A good solicitor will find the balance between getting the best outcome for the client and being reasonable in their demands. Good solicitors do not come cheap, as with everything in life, but you are putting your life in the hands of this person and it is vital that they are experienced and can secure the best possible scenario.

Don't always assume that the solicitor that you have used in the past for other matters would be the best one to help you at this time.