If you are unfortunate enough to be going through a divorce or legal separation it is vital that you have somebody you can trust to represent you. It seems crazy, trusting something so important to someone whose name you have just got out of the yellow pages, but many people fail to make adequate research into who is going to handle such an important matter.
If possible try to use a solicitor who has been recommended by a close friend or colleague. Someone who really knows what you are going through and has been through it themself. You can never beat a personal recommendation for something as important as finding a solicitor in Shropshire or wherever you are located.
But remember, just because a solicitor was great at assisting a colleague to escape some parking fines, it does not mean that he will be equally competent in helping you through your divorce. Make sure they are specialised and have extensive experience in this field. If you cannot get a personal recommendation then at least do some research. Ask around, or look in the local archives to see which local solicitors have good experience in separation matters.
This is a time when you will be at your most vulnerable, and you need to make sure that you have the right solicitor on board.