What questions should I ask a potential divorce attorney?
- How long have you been practicing family law? Is there a particular area you focus on?
- What percentage of your practice is family law? What other types of law do you practice?
- What is your style as an attorney?
- Are you familiar with the Judge that will be assigned to my case?
- Are you familiar with the other attorney(s) involved in my case?
- In your opinion, what is the best outcome in a case like mine?
- What is your hourly rate? What increments do you charge in?
- What will the costs associated with my case be (other than your hourly rate) and how will those costs be paid?
- How will a case like mine proceed in court?
- How long will a case like mine take?
- Can you explain some of the legal concepts that relate to my case: custody, parenting time, child support, maintenance, attorney’s fees, etc.?
- Have you handled a case like mine before?
- Will anyone else be working on my case? What are the fees for their services?
- How will you communicate with me?
- Will I be able to get ahold of you in case of an emergency? What constitutes an emergency in your opinion?
- What should I be doing now to protect myself?
- What are you expectations of me?
- Why are you the best attorney for my case?
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