5 Questions You Must Ask To Find Top Divorce Attorneys

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5 Questions You Must Ask To Find Top Divorce
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1.Do You Specialize In Divorce Cases?
Once you start researching, you will find many
professionals claiming to be experts in family
law. This stream of law encompasses a wide range
of sub-topics like adoption, custody, paternity,
etc. apart from marriages and other forms of
domestic relationships. It will be pertinent to
choose a consultant who deals specifically in
matrimonial law. Such lawyers will have the
requisite experience of handling cases similar to
yours and will be better positioned to give
effective advice. However, it is not that people/
firms specializing in multiple practice areas are
unsuitable for handling marital discord issues.
In case you anticipate financial problems like
bankruptcy or other civil issues, it will be
better to engage a firm which operates in various
legal fields.
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2. What Geographical Area And Jurisdiction Do You
Operate In?
Another vital question to ask prospective
advisors is the geographical area or jurisdiction
where they operate in. Divorce laws can vary from
one state to another and can affect the
processing, time, and the financial costs of
getting the separation. For instance, if you live
in Fort Pierce, then an expert divorce lawyer in
the city will advise you that a local court would
not formalize your separation with your spouse
until at least 20 days after the filing of the
application. She will also tell you that filing
fee can be in excess of 400. It makes sense to
choose a solicitor who has worked in the
geographical location for a considerable period
of time as she will be familiar with the laws as
well as the working methodology of the family law
courts in the local counties.
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3. What Will Be Your Strategy For My Case?
Top divorce attorneys with significant experience
in the field will know immediately the best f
course of action to take in a case. One hour,
which is usually the duration of a free
consultation is a too short time to explain the
entire strategy. However, they will give you a
brief overview of how they will approach the
matter. After understanding the details related
to your situation, they can even suggest
mediation to resolve the issue if they feel it
suits your best interests. It is impossible to
predict the outcome of a legal case but
nevertheless, you must ask about the possible
result in your case. A thorough professional will
never give a definite answer but will outline the
expected timeframe and cost of the case apart
from the chances of a favorable outcome.
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4. How Do You Communicate With Clients?
Effective communication is a prerequisite for a
strong and healthy client-lawyer relationship.
Ask the shortlisted counsels how do they
communicate with their clients. Many modern-day
attorneys use digital tools like instant
messengers and e-mails to inform their clients of
the latest developments in their case. Some of
them still use the good old telephone to convey
the messages. It will be pertinent to ask how can
you reach the counsel directly in the event of an
emergency. You must also inquire as to who all
will constitute the team which will handle your
issue.
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5. What Will Be The Expected Total Cost Of The
Divorce?
This is arguably the most important question of
the interview. Divorces can be costly affairs
especially if spousal and child support are also
involved. The attorney fee and other associated
expenses can inflate the bill. Ask the experts
about their fee structure and the possible
financial cost of the separation. This will help
in making an informed decision and safeguard your
financial interests.
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