Breaking Up is Hard to do

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Breaking Up is Hard to do!
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• Breaking Up is Hard to do!
• Does the attorney practice in any other areas, or
  are they exclusive to family law?
• Does the attorney present themselves in a
  professional manner?
• Does the attorney have experience in handling
  cases similar to yours?
• Does the attorney communicate well with you?
• Does the attorney have a plan?
• Do you feel you can work with this attorney?

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Breaking Up is Hard to do!

• The breaking up of a family is always a difficult
  and emotional situation. And if there are
  children involved, it makes it that much harder.
  Between the divisions of assets, custody
  agreements, parenting time and financial support,
  the whole ordeal can become overwhelming very
  quickly. Pennsylvania has a lot of complicated
  and confusing laws regarding family matters. And
  more often than not, it is best to not try to go
  it alone.

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• Erie is one of the states five biggest
  geographical regions. When families break apart,
  it can seem like an impossible situation for
  everyone involved. But for as difficult as it can
  be, know that you will get through it. And
  regardless of the particulars of your situation,
  if you find yourself in need of a Family Law
  Attorney in Erie, there are numerous avenues of
  assistance that you can pursue. For starters,
  lets examine some of the things youll want to
  look for when selecting the right family law
  attorney

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Does the attorney practice in any other areas, or
are they exclusive to family law?

• Basically, this is a nice way of asking if the
  lawyer you are considering is an expert. When it
  comes to your family, a jack of all trades may
  not be the person to put your trust in.

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Does the attorney present themselves in a
professional manner?

• This should go without saying, but I will say it
  anyway. Your attorney is the person who will be
  representing you to a judge, a mediator, your
  family, and anyone else that may be involved in
  the proceedings. As a reflection of you, pick
  someone who understands the importance of
  professionalism.

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Does the attorney have experience in handling
cases similar to yours?

• There are many, many aspects of family law. And
  everyones situation is different. When
  evaluating attorneys, make sure they have
  experience dealing with cases similar to your
  own. There is no one size fits all in matters
  of family law.

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Does the attorney communicate well with you?

• This is a big one. At the end of the day, your
  lawyer is there to do a job. It is not their
  family that is going through this, and it is not
  their life that will be drastically changed. Even
  if this is a lawyer whom you have known for
  years, they are there to collect a paycheck. When
  they are communicating with you about your case,
  they shouldnt have dollar-signs in their eyes.

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Does the attorney have a plan?

• You probably already know what you want from this
  situation, and it is the job of your lawyer to
  help you get it. Make sure you select someone
  that has a logical and practical plan to get you
  across the finish line.

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Do you feel you can work with this attorney?

• This one may be more of a gut feeling, but it
  is still every bit as important. What kind of
  vibe do you get from the lawyer? Remember, you
  will probably be spending a fair amount of time
  with them. If they arent somebody who you think
  you can collaborate with, then they may not be
  the best choice.

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• The Erie Bar Association offers a comprehensive
  list of local public legal-service agencies who
  are ready and willing to help. These services and
  organizations exist to provide low or no-cost
  legal services to low-income families in need of
  assistance. If you are like most people, the cost
  of a lengthy court battle is probably not
  something youre prepared for. But dont worry
  finding a family law attorney in Erie, PA doesnt
  have to cost you your entire life savings.
  Everything from information about the public
  defenders office, to legal-aid
  volunteer-attorneys can be found on the Erie Bar
  Associations website.

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• Another fantastic resource is Legal Support
  Today. This is a web-based organization that
  helps connect those in need with affordable legal
  services, including family attorneys. While this
  service is not exclusive to the Erie area, they
  are a fantastic resource should you find yourself
  unable to afford an attorney to help you navigate
  the pitfalls of the legal system.

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• There are presently just under 13 million
  residents living in Pennsylvania, and just over
  94,000 of them hang their hats in Erie. And at
  50,112, Pennsylvania has the fourteenth-most
  licensed attorneys in the United States. That
  comes out to roughly 256 people for every lawyer.
  So the bottom line is this if you live in Erie,
  and regardless of your situation, or your
  financial limitations, there is a Family Law
  Attorney that can help. And there are numerous
  resources available to assist you in your search
  to find them.

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Contact a local lawyer

• Company Name Law Offices of Bruce G. Sandmeyer,
  Esq
• Address 1001 State Street Suite 1400, Erie, PA
  16501
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• Family Law Attorney - https//www.brucegsandmeyer.
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