As you likely already know, your divorce can have a huge impact on the rest of your life. The settlement that you reach with your ex-spouse will be legally binding and without modification, will last forever. With child custody, assets, retirement savings, and property on the line, it’s essential that you hire an attorney that has the skills and knowledge necessary to fight for a fair settlement for you.
That means you need to do a bit of work when hiring a divorce attorney. You shouldn’t just call up and hire the first person your Google search reveals. Instead, call up or meet with a few different divorce attorneys to feel them out and see if you think they’ll be a good fit for you.
Keep reading for 3 questions to ask your potential divorce attorney before hiring them!
- What type of experience do they have?
- What fees do they charge and what is their fee structure?
- What are the odds of retaining custody of your children?
While experience doesn’t always lend itself to quality, it’s a good idea to hire a divorce attorney that has some experience and success. Ask them about recent cases and successes that they have. Anyone that struggles to answer that question isn’t someone you want to hire.
It is also important to ask about the attorney’s fee structure. Will they bill you for every hour that they spend on your case, including time spent answering questions? Or, is there a fixed dee that covers everything? Divorce proceedings can take years so it is important to have a good handle on fees.
You want to hire an attorney that is both confident and honest with you. That is why if you have children, you should ask what the odds are of retaining custody of them. If they ramble off a spiel that you’ll be guaranteed full custody while the other attorneys you interview have a more nuanced answer with legal precedent to back it, you should proceed with caution. You want a lawyer that is confident in their abilities, but also one that gives it to you straight so you can prepare for likely outcomes.
If you are getting divorced, contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP today for a consultation.
When you are selecting a divorce lawyer to fight for you during your divorce case, it is important to choose someone with experience. At Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP, we have over 30 years of experience. We are dedicated family law attorneys that will fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive the best outcome possible to your divorce case. Whether you are the one filing for divorce or you have been served papers, give us a call today at 909-482-1422 to request a consultation.
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