Court-Ready Statement: Reliance on Advice from a Struck-Off Solicitor

To: [Judge / Court]From: [Your Name]Date: [Insert Date] Subject: Disclosure Regarding Legal Advice Factual Context: During ongoing family legal matters, [Ex’s Name] has indicated they are taking advice from [Solicitor Name], formerly of [Firm/Location]. According to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and/or Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT)records, this solicitor has been struck off / barred from practicing law and is therefore not authorized to provide… Read More Court-Ready Statement: Reliance on Advice from a Struck-Off Solicitor

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Factual Statement Template: Use of Advice from a Struck-Off Solicitor

To: [Your Lawyer / Court / Law Society]From: [Your Name]Date: [Insert Date]Subject: Advisory Regarding Use of Advice from a Disbarred Solicitor I am writing to provide factual information regarding legal advice received by [Ex’s Name] from a solicitor who, to my knowledge, has been struck off or barred from practicing law by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and/or the Solicitors Disciplinary… Read More Factual Statement Template: Use of Advice from a Struck-Off Solicitor

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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

In the UK, you can verify whether a solicitor has been struck off (disbarred) or disciplined through official regulatory bodies. Here’s where to check and what information you can access: 1. Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Website: https://www.sra.org.uk/ Use the “Check a Solicitor” tool to search by name, firm, or location. Current practising status If the solicitor has been struck off, suspended,… Read More Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

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Disbarred

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

If you know a lawyer has been struck off (disbarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from practicing) and your ex is continuing to take advice from them, this is a serious concern for your legal, financial, and personal safety. Here’s what you should know and do: 1. Understand the Risk Legal advice is invalid: A struck-off lawyer has no authority to practice… Read More Disbarred

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Why Disclosure Is Important (and Protective)

You absolutely should inform your lawyer, the judge (via your lawyer), and your psychologist if you believe the family lawyers on your ex’s side have been manipulating matters. This isn’t about accusation; it’s about protective disclosure and record‑keeping. Here’s how and why to do it safely and effectively. Why Disclosure Is Important (and Protective) 1. To Your Lawyer Your… Read More Why Disclosure Is Important (and Protective)

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Why Trusting a Family Solicitor Can Be Risky

1. Conflict of Interest A solicitor who is a family member or closely aligned with the family may have dual loyalties. Their advice may unconsciously or deliberately favor other relatives or the family estate over your interests. 2. Financial Vulnerability Handling wills, trusts, or shared assets through a conflicted advisor increases the chance that your inheritance, rights, or… Read More Why Trusting a Family Solicitor Can Be Risky

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Public Advisory: Protect Yourself from Conflicted or Untrustworthy Legal Advice

When dealing with family finances, inheritances, or shared assets, it’s important to be aware that not all legal or financial advisors may act impartially, particularly if they have close relationships with family members. To protect yourself: Use a solicitor or financial advisor who is not connected to family members or the parties involved. Request all advice and… Read More Public Advisory: Protect Yourself from Conflicted or Untrustworthy Legal Advice

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Free from Threat

Safety is both internal and external, and it can look very different depending on context. Here’s a structured set of examples for survivors of abuse, framed in psychological and nervous-system terms: 1. Physical Safety External environment is secure, predictable, and free from threat. Examples: Living in a home where the abuser cannot enter or monitor you. Locked… Read More Free from Threat

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Road to Safety: Step-by-Step Framework

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Layer 1: External Safety Goal: Remove immediate threatActions: Physical separation (home, distance) Legal protection (restraining orders, custody agreements) Digital security (blocking, privacy controls) Supportive network of trusted allies Nervous System: Amygdala downregulation starts once the environment is reliably safe. Layer 2: Nervous System Recalibration Goal: Teach the body that danger is not constantActions: Mindfulness, grounding, breathwork Somatic therapies… Read More Road to Safety: Step-by-Step Framework

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Establish External Safety First

Recovering safety after decades of abuse is absolutely possible, but it’s a gradual, nervous-system-centered process, not something that happens overnight. Safety is both internal (how your body and mind respond) and external (your environment, relationships, and boundaries). Here’s a comprehensive framework: 1. Establish External Safety First Before the nervous system can relax, you need to remove ongoing threat. Steps include: Physical separation: Living… Read More Establish External Safety First

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