If you are wondering how to know if you have chosen the wrong divorce attorney, Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP is here to help. Keep reading to learn more about the various red flags that can indicate that you might have chosen the wrong divorce attorney for your case.
- Your attorney is not communicating well or at all
- Your case seems very unimportant to your attorney
- Your attorney is very unorganized
- Your attorney is acting unethically or encouraging you to act unethically
Communication is a key aspect of any divorce case. If your attorney is not communicating well and you constantly feel like you’re having to beg for updates on your case, it could be a sign that you have the wrong divorce attorney. Before signing on, ask them what their communication preferences are and how often they provide updates. Being on the same page from the start is helpful and it’s easier to hold them accountable when they’ve already stated that they will be providing weekly updates.
While you are always going to care more about the outcome of your case than your attorney—it’s your life this is impacting, after all!—it should still be apparent that your attorney cares about the case. If it seems like they rarely have put any thought into your case or simply do not care, this is a big red flag. This is the person who has to convince a judge to rule in your favor so they should care!
If your attorney is extremely unorganized, this is a big red flag. If they are forgetting about meetings or calls, can never find the paperwork they are looking for, or are always late for calls, you might want to look elsewhere for better representation.
Perhaps the biggest red flag of all is if your attorney acts unethically or tries to convince you to act unethically as well. If they are trying to get you to hide assets or anything like that, you should seek other representation to avoid criminal or financial consequences.
Get legal representation that you can trust in your divorce case from Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP
It is important to understand that the results of your divorce case are going to have a lasting impact on your life. Everything from financial implications to time with your children is at stake and you want to make sure that you hire the right divorce attorney for the job. At Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP, we have over 30 years of experience dealing with divorces and we can help you through the process. Give us a call today at 909-482-1422 to schedule your initial consultation.
To learn more about the reliable and quality family law services that we offer, visit us on the web at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP.
