Choosing the Right Attorney for a Divorce
Posted on May 2, 2010 7:35am PDT
If you have come to the conclusion that a divorce is in order, how do you go about choosing a good attorney? This is an important decision that can mean the difference between a successful divorce, or a painful drawn out one. Following are a few guidelines for choosing the right firm to represent you.
Experience in family law specifically -
Hiring an attorney with just general experience is normally not good enough. You want someone who has experience in divorce matters and other family law related matters
Is State Bar certified, experience, and a good track record
Has a good reputation and testimonials from previous satisfied clients -
You can ask friends or family for referrals or see if the attorney you are considering has testimonials available for viewing
A tailored and customized plan for handling your case -
Just as you wouldn’t fight a battle without a battleplan, you would not want to go through a divorce without a specific plan
Feeling comfortable and compatible with the attorney you are dealing with - c
onfidence and good communication is essential in an important matter such as divorce.
Contact an experienced divorce attorney to ensure to your divorce turns out smoothly and as trouble-free as possible.
If you need help finding a divorce attorney near you, feel free to browse our divorce & family law directory!