Hiring a Divorce Attorney

Whether you are just starting the divorce process or want to modify your final judgment, hiring a divorce lawyer is not something most people have experience with. Here are 10 tips for hiring and working with a divorce lawyer:

1. Ask for recommendations from your friends. this is the best place to begin.
2. Make an appointment for an initial consultation. Do not be surprised if the divorce lawyer charges for the initial consult, but do expect to walk away with some information about how your case will shake out.
3. Compile a list of questions to take with you. Ask questions. Be prepared.
4. Listen to your intuition when hiring a divorce or modification lawyer.
5. Learn how the basic divorce law works.
6. Get organized. This can save you time, stress and attorney fees.
7. Get clear on your goals and do not make your divorce lawyer guess about what she “thinks” you want.
8. Make sure the lawyer understands your goals.
9. Pick your battles. You do not always have to put up a fight. Sustained conflict with your ex is the worst thing you can do for your children.
10. Only use your lawyer’s time when you need to. Get a divorce coach or therapist to talk to about the non-legal parts of your divorce.

And here is a bonus tip: Read the retainer contract carefully. Understand how the lawyer will be charging you. This can be a contentious area between clients and their divorce lawyer so be sure you understand what you will be charged for when your divorce lawyer works on your case.

Having a good “fit” between the lawyer and client is important. I’m not talking about having the divorce lawyer as your BFF. As the client it is your responsibility to get clear on your goals and do not choose a divorce lawyer who does not fit with your goals .

If maintaining good relations with your ex is important because you will be co-parenting together, hiring an attorney who enjoys conflict is not likely to be a good fit. Remember that you will be working over time with the divorce lawyer so choose wisely.

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