Bring photo identification, any court papers or correspondence, and documents relevant to your situation, such as marriage or birth certificates, financial statements, property details or parenting arrangements. It can help to prepare a brief timeline of events, a list of your main concerns and the questions you want answered. If domestic abuse or safeguarding is involved, tell the solicitor when booking or at the start of the appointment so they can consider appropriate arrangements. Ask the solicitor, preferably one regulated by the SRA, what other documents they need and whether copies are acceptable.