How to Find the Best Child Custody Lawyer
Facing a child custody case requires that you take certain steps to protect your rights and interests. At the top of your list should be finding the best child custody lawyer possible. In seeking and retaining the best child custody lawyer there are certain strategies to employ. By employing these strategies you will be in the best possible position to find an ideal child custody lawyer adept at protecting your rights and pursuing your interests in even the most contentious child custody case.
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Things You'll Need
- State bar association directory of attorneys
- Local bar association directory of attorneys
Instructions
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Contact the state and local bar associations. Information about these local organizations in your area is available through the American Bar Association.
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Obtain from the local and state bar associations a directory of child custody lawyers. Although these organizations cannot recommend a specific attorney to represent your needs, the directories they do maintain are of lawyers in good standing.
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Use the services of a private agency to review the background of a child custody lawyer. This is an optional step. However, using a private agency such as Legal Fish you speed up the process of selecting the best child custody lawyer for your case.
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Discuss your objective of finding the best child custody lawyer with any family members, friends or colleagues who may have used such a professional in the past. Even in this high-tech age, word of mouth is a helpful way of identifying superior lawyers.
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Request a referral to a child custody attorney from a lawyer you conducted business with in the past. For example, if you hired a lawyer to draft a will for you, she may be able to recommend a colleague who is at the top of his field in the family law (including custody) arena.
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Tips & Warnings
Schedule an initial consultation with at least two or three child custody lawyers you identify through your initial search. One of the reasons for this type of meeting is to evaluate a child custody attorney in person. You garner a good deal of information about an attorney's capabilities by meeting her in person.
Be proactive in hiring a child custody attorney. Do not wait until the "last minute" to hire a child custody lawyer. If you rush the process you will not have the time to research appropriately and find the best child custody lawyer around.
