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Originally Posted by Nancy
Ugh. Thread bump. Currently separated and living in the same house, wife is mentally ill, separation was initiated by her. I had previously hoped that her mental health would improve, and if not, the divorce would be pretty straightforward and non-contentious, as we'd already agreed on everything, but with her mental health not improving, and her mental competence as a wildcard, I have come to accept that I need to at least speak to a lawyer, right now, to find out what I don't know and what I need to do to protect my finances. I have had one referral, and they have told me it would be $550 for a one hour meeting. Just looking for other referrals and what the going rate is?
(Sorry about the username, I have no recollection of how I chose it and never bothered to change it as I didn't think I 'd be a repeat poster.)
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Sorry to here about your situation. I used Calgary Family Lawyers on recommendation from a lawyer friend. They are a big, expensive downtown firm and I wasn't real happy with them They got it done, but just felt I wasn't big enough business for them. I have recommended Hande Law to a couple of my friends and they were very happy. The one friend is still using her for other legal matters. She is located in Varsity and a single Lawyer firm. She is super smart and very understanding. I wasn't able to use her as there was a personal connection. I do not know her hourly rate but can't see in being what I paid CFL.