Thanks for the reply, its really appreciated.
At least i know i can stick with the paladin for a while yet at least which saves me a headache for a short while at least.
I just didnt want to get to 60+ and find all the money id spent on spell for the last 10 levels (which cumulatively is probably a lot more than when it cost 1-50) and id have to betray and start again.
I'll stay paladin for the moment then and see how it goes 