lost faith in my solicitor

I have lost faith in my solicitor, who has apparantly agreed with my stbx that what he is offering with regards to finances is correct even though I dont agree. My stbx is now spouting to me that my solicitor agrees with him.
I have legal aid, how easy is it and how would I go about changing solicitors. We have not started divorce proceedings yet.

So how does your x know what your solicitor agrees with ? Surely your sol is instructed by you and you have copies of any letters going out ?
Have you discussed matters fully with your sol as to what you are entitled to or used the wiki calculator ?
Remember the final outcome has to be reasonably fair and that the reality is that both parties will have to take a reduction in living standards.
Polar

we had a meeting a few months back with regards to finances and my solicitor was discussing the matter with stbx & his solicitor. I was in a separate room. He reckons that I am liable for 50% of all debts regardless of anything else ie having kids, no partner, less future income etc

Not knowing your exact circumstances .
As you have probably read on site arguments abound regarding ''''liabilities'''' and assets.
Yes if you have a claim on assets you also have to pick up outstanding debts.
ie if a house was in joint names you are liable for half the mortgage which is why people have to sell up.
Yes we can get aggrieved when our standards have to drop dramatically through no fault of our own...I know I was.
I think if you post some more details ie own house, age of kids, etc. others will be able to give better advice regarding your position.
Polar

thanks

Have you spoken to your solicitor about this? It might be the case that your ex is trying to rattle your cage and your solicitor has reached no such agreement.

Ex''s are great at pulling the rug from under your feet. It amazes me that even when they lie, cheat and steal, their estranged spouse will still accept their word as gospel...

Charles

Agree with Charles. Why would your solicitor work against you ? Just remember its usually a case of the more you argue the more it costs and eventually the pot diminishes.
I know I played an opposite game !! She lied and cheated so I twigged and as I was doing my side myself wrote huge long winded letters to my x''s solicitor running up a huge bill for her.
Polar