Legally Speaking Military Focused Family Law Facts By Tana Landau, Esq.
“Let’s Get Started” Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney
2021 It’s a new year, and for many that means it’s time for new beginnings. You may be one of those people. Have you decided to file for divorce and move on in your life? If so, you will likely find yourself in need of an experienced attorney to help you through the process and assist in custody and visitation, support, or division of marital property issues. But how do you choose the right attorney for you? At your initial consultation, there are several important questions to ask.
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Does the firm specialize in family law? It is important to hire an attorney who is experienced in family law. There are several firms that practice in many areas of law versus firms that focus only on one area. A firm that only handles family law matters may not only have more experienced attorneys to handle your divorce, but they may also have a better reputation within the family law community. As such, they may have relationships established with other family law attorneys which could aid in settling any disputed issues in your case. How many years has the attorney been practicing? It is important to know how long an attorney you are considering hiring has been practicing family law. Knowing which attorney has more experience can be very important for your case, especially if your divorce involves high conflict issues or if you have a high asset case, both of which require more expertise.