Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
A divorce attorney is going to represent you in one of the most difficult and trying periods in an adult’s life, a divorce. You want a competent person to represent your interests to the best of their abilities. Below are a few qualities a good divorce attorney should have:
Experience
During a divorce you are dealing with the division of your home, assets and children. You want an attorney who can competently represent you and that competence comes from experience. Ask your attorney how long they’ve been practicing or how many divorce trials they’ve handled.
Technologically Savvy
We live in a technologically advanced society. Technology plays a huge party in today’s family law proceedings. From using iPads during trial to put on evidence to being able to use information procured from Facebook, technology can have a huge impact on your divorce or family law matter case. A good attorney is able to utilize technology to their client’s advantage.
Level of Preparedness
A divorce trial can be infinitely complex and may present many challenges. It is important to have an attorney that is able to keep track of deadlines, pleadings and all the small details that can play an integral role in your divorce proceedings. Your attorney should know every aspect of your case and be able to handle any hurdles that are encountered during the divorce process.
Ability to Communicate
Your attorney will help you navigate the divorce process, which can be a very trying time for anyone. It’s important that you be able to communicate with your attorney. While it’s difficult for any attorney to be available 24/7 for one client, you must be able to reach your attorney should any emergency arise or if you have questions.
Attorney’s Fees
All attorneys do not charge the same hourly rate. While you obviously want the best representation available, it’s important that you have reasonable expectations as to what you can reasonably afford. Divorces can be drawn out and costly, you must consider an attorney as an investment that will serve to protect your assets, but you don’t want to overextend your budget on attorney’s fees.
The above are just a few qualities one should look for in a divorce attorney. You must feel comfortable in your relationship with your attorney, so vetting an attorney for the above qualities before you retain can help you acquire a competent attorney who can successfully represent you.
Last Updated on June 28, 2018 by Mary E. Ramos
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