How to Choose a Good Divorce Attorney
Divorce is an unfortunate but often necessary occurrence in marriages. According to The Wall Street Journal, most divorces are settled before they reach the courtroom. But to help ensure that you will be treated fairly during the process, it is important to find the right divorce attorney. Like anything else, there are good divorce attorneys and bad ones.
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Look for attorneys who specialize in divorce law. Often the best places to find such attorneys are law firms that specialize in family law.
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Look for an attorney that has lots of experience. You want to find someone who has practiced law, divorce law in particular, for many years. You also want to be sure your potential attorney has experience with divorce cases in your state.
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Find an attorney who has a specialty that suits your particular case. There are divorce attorneys who specialize in men and fathers' rights, women and mothers' rights and custody.
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Ask the potential attorney if they have ever worked with your spouse's attorney. It can make the process easier and less painful if you have two attorneys who have worked together in the past.
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Seek an attorney with whom you get along. Like any new relationship you would begin, make sure you are compatible with the person.
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Choose an attorney who is firm and honest. It's important to find someone who is willing to tell you things you don't want to hear. If the attorney who is trying to earn your business is tough and honest with you, you can generally be sure they will be tough and honest throughout the divorce proceedings.
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Ask about the cost of her service. Find out how much everything will cost, what the retainer is and how you will be billed.
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Ask the attorney how long the process will take and what percentage of his cases go to trial.
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Tips & Warnings
Be cautious with persons claiming to be a "specialist" in divorce. Make sure they have the experience to back up their claim.
