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17 Jun 17 #493447 by Bubblegum11

Reply from Bubblegum11

I was in a similar situation. My ex wanted me to get nothing and wanted to fight all the way regardless. He was very confident and arrogant about what he would get. It had been an abusive relationship and both of us being LiP's was a recepie for disaster. I used a barrister for all of my hearings and am glad I did. My case was complicated and my barrister sought directions which I would never have thought of obtaining to forward my case if I was going it alone.

If you can afford it and feel you need it, trust your lawyer, then yes being represented at hearings is wise.

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