How To Choose A Divorce Attorney
by Michael Johnson
It is extremely important that any person going through a divorce hires the services of a divorce attorney. Listed below are about four important considerations that are important when choosing a good divorce attorney.
Experience and Knowledge
Many lawyers specialize in handling divorce cases, and ideally you want to work with a lawyer who has plenty of experience in this specific field. Often, your divorce attorney will know the judge that is handling your case and this means that you are able to enjoy an advantage with this personal knowledge and insight.
Testimonials
Lawyers are not allowed to advertise. For this reason, you cannot choose your divorce attorney based on a nifty advert on TV. Your best bet is to get your lawyer after listening to the testimony of former clients of the lawyer. If you cannot get anybody to testify for the lawyer's expertise, ask the lawyer to recommend former clients. Speak to them and make up your mind based on what they tell you about the lawyer.
The Benefits of Good Communication
Some of the biggest complaints that relate to the breakdown of relations between a divorce attorney and their client is that communication was not effectively enables. It is very important that communications are effectively organized and managed. A good divorce attorney will ensure that they answer phone calls and respond to emails effectively so that they are able to ensure the case is properly managed. These are some of the good qualities of a divorce attorney.
Fees
Although many divorce attorneys offer a free consultation at no charge, at this meeting you should ask about fees and make sure you understand what they are. Expect to pay between $100 to $200 per hour for the services of most divorce lawyers, after that initial consultation and you should make sure you know the hourly rate, and how often you can expect to receive an invoice that details the charges and your expenses up to that point. In addition, you will need to know the cost of the upfront retainer, and whether the retainer or any portion of it is refundable.
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