Just like any other aspect of your divorce you need to be prepared when going into your first consultation/meeting with a divorce attorney. There are certain questions that you need answers to from the beginning, and, in return, the divorce attorney will need some vital information in order to better understand your case. If you don’t make the best out of this first consultation, it is like dropping off a blank check at the front desk and turning around and going home. Ask questions!! Choosing the right divorce attorney for your case is crucial! Continue reading →

When you hire a divorce attorney you cannot assume that he/she is a child custody lawyer. Child Custody is a specialized field in family law that requires knowledge that basic attorneys do not have, and unless you ask them specifically, they will probably not tell you that until it is too late. So if you know that there is going to be a battle for custody in your divorce, then make sure you choose your attorney accordingly. It’s not as hard as you may think, and may only require that you ask the right questions when talking to a lawyer for the first time. Continue reading →

As an educated client you need to make sure that your divorce attorney is not taking advantage of you and your situation. If you don’t take the time to learn the ins and outs of the divorce procedure, you are leaving yourself at the mercy of a divorce attorney which may or may not be look out for “their” best interests. Like they always say… it is not personal, it is only business! Continue reading →