How to choose a divorce attorney?

Decide what divorce process you want to use. This is the FIRST decision you need to make!

Decide what kind of legal service that you need. While everyone who is going through a divorce needs legal advice (at least in my humble opinion!),not everyone needs

Figure out what you can afford. No one wants to pay thousands of dollars (or more) to a divorce lawyer.

Ask around. The absolute best way to find a good divorce lawyer is,was,and probably always will be,word of mouth.

Use the internet wisely. Do not get sucked in by the lawyer who has the best website,or is paying to have their ad on the first page of

Take lawyer ratings with a grain of salt. Lawyer rating agencies are not infallible.

Find a lawyer who is experienced in family law. This is not the time you want to talk to your cousin’s boyfriend’s uncle who specializes in estate planning,but

Interview at least 2 or 3 lawyers before you choose a divorce lawyer.

Make a list of questions to ask BEFORE you interview any one.

Go with your gut. The first nine factors are all very logical and rational.

What to look for in a divorce attorney?

Now that you know what to look for in a divorce attorney, you might ask how to find such an attorney. The best way to find a good attorney is to ask – your friends, your family members, and your co-workers. You also can and should interview prospective divorce attorneys.

What does a divorce lawyer actually do?

Explaining Grounds for Divorce.

Providing Objective Advice.

Accounting for Marital Assets.

Explain Property Division.

Devising a Debt Repayment Plan.

Determining Spousal Support and Other Benefits.

Helping with Custody Plans.

Preparation with Divorce Papers.

Negotiating a Settlement.

Representing in Court.

Can you change divorce lawyers?

If you are unhappy with your current divorce attorney, you absolutely have the right to change attorneys. You just have to contact your new attorney and tell them that you want to switch attorneys. Your new attorney will take care of the paperwork to the court and to your old attorney so that you can change attorneys.