A divorce solicitor can explain the process, prepare or review documents, advise on finances and child arrangements, and communicate with your former spouse’s solicitor. You may be able to apply for divorce yourself, but legal advice can be particularly useful where there are significant assets, pensions, business interests, overseas property, or disagreements about children. Divorce and financial arrangements are separate matters, so a solicitor can help you understand whether a formal financial order is needed. Choose a solicitor regulated by the SRA, or the relevant regulator if you are in Scotland or Northern Ireland, and ask about fees before instructing them.