My second financial hearing is coming up in a few weeks. Stbx is successfully stalling and I think there is a good chance that the hearing will be adjourned. Even if it goes ahead, stbx will probably not agree to any proposals and push for a third and final hearing - basically stalling for as long as possible. My dilemma is, if my solicitor engages and preps a barrister it will cost a lot of money, which maybe a complete waste given the hearing is probably going to be adjourned, and might be pushed to a third hearing if it does go ahead. So I am wondering, don't waste my money on a barrister for this hearing; if it does by some miracle go ahead, I self represent in the expectation it'll go to a final hearing anyway, then get a barrister for that. Could anyone advise if I will be disadvantaged by representing myself at this second hearing, if it is going to third hearing anyway?