Don't Deal With a Personal Injury On Your Own

Don't Deal With a Personal Injury On Your Own

6 Essentials Questions To Ask When Seeking A Divorce Lawyer

by Joan Bradley

Nobody ever anticipates getting a divorce at the start of a marriage, but it happens to thousands of people in every state each year. If you find yourself inevitably facing a divorce, it's best to seek the advice of a divorce lawyer as early as possible. Before making this important choice, you should compose a list of questions you have for the divorce attorney.

When you go to the initial consultation with a potential divorce lawyer, you will be able to ask questions and get answers that will help you make a decision about whether the attorney is right for you. The questions you should ask may vary depending on your unique situation, but most people should include the following questions on their list.

Question 1: Do you consider yourself to be an expert in family law?

A divorce lawyer's answer to this question can give you a lot of information you need. You do want to choose experienced attorneys, but the term "expert" is sometimes applied differently by professionals. If attorneys do not view themselves as experts, be sure to ask a follow-up question about why they don't. There may be an explanation that doesn't rule them out.

Question 2: Have you handled this sort of case before?

After you give the details of your divorce case, you may want to ask this question to get a better idea of the lawyer's experience in dealing with your particular situation. Also, this question may initiate a conversation where the lawyer reveals more about why his or her law firm is a good fit for you.

Question 3: How long have you been practicing family law?

The length of time a lawyer has been practicing family law is likely to vary among each attorney you interview. Experience isn't the only thing that matters in a divorce lawyer, but it can give you peace of mind to know that you are putting your case in the hands of an experienced attorney.

Question 4: How many divorce cases have you handled?

Similarly to asking about the length of time the lawyer has been practicing family law, getting an idea of the number of divorce cases that your potential divorce attorney has handled can give you a deeper understanding of the lawyer's career and professional history. This information should be weighed against the other attributes of the lawyer.

Question 5: Will anyone else in the office be working on this case?

If someone else in the office will be working on your case, you may want to ask for details about who and what information the person will access. Also, it may be worthwhile to know whether you will have direct contact with anyone else who will be working on the case and how it's best to contact those people.

Question #6: Do you have experience in dealing with my spouse's attorney?

Sometimes divorce lawyers who are practicing in the same area will have previous experience with each other. It's a good idea to find out whether your potential lawyer does have past experience with your soon-to-be ex's attorney.

Finally, keep in mind that moving forward with a divorce attorney who is the right fit for your needs is a crucial part of protecting your best interests throughout the divorce. Take the time to gather all the answers you need to make an informed decision. 


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Don't Deal With a Personal Injury On Your Own

You walk into your favorite grocery store and right away, you slip and fall only to sprain your ankle. You can't perform your job because it requires standing on your feet all day, which means that you can't make any money to support your family while your ankle heals. There was no warning that the floors were wet after being cleaned in the store – so what do you do? It's probably a good idea to think about filing a personal injury lawsuit. Of course, anyone with experience with a personal injury case will tell you just how important it is to work with an attorney throughout the process. I'd like to share insight I've learned through three personal injury cases that I myself have had to go through in the past. I think the information on this website can help people like you, who need some personal injury guidance.