If a lawyer leaves you feeling uncomfortable, you should abide by that instinct and not hire that person - even if you cannot isolate the cause of your discomfort.
Even if they do not want a lawyer who exclusively represents females, women do go about their search for an attorney differently than men, placing higher value on some attributes than men do, according to a study commissioned by Martindale-Hubbell to explore Americans' behaviors and attitudes towards choosing and using lawyers.
Even though 40 states have laws that require judges to consider domestic violence as a determining factor in custody disputes, according to Legal Momentum women still find "judges do no want to hear about domestic abuse, discount its seriousness, find it too infrequent or too remote in time to be relevant or discount it because they believe it did not affect the children."
Beyond personal comfort with your attorney, remember other factors that will be important to the success of your case: your attorney's experience, especially with divorce cases and cases like yours; your attorney's professional ethics; your attorney's reputation with other attorneys and the courts.
In Minnesota, as in most states, courts prefer divorced parents to share joint legal custody of their children, which means making major decisions for the child as a team. Those major decisions include things like education and health care decisions,… Read More
Those divorce cases that go to trial are heard by a judge.
The judges, to the extent they care who your attorney is, will be concerned with the attorney's professionalism, ethics, and preparation—not gender. That said, remember that very few divorce cases—possibly less than five percent—even go to trial at all. Most divorce cases are settled. Does the gender of your attorney matter to the success ...
Those divorce cases that go to trialare heard by a judge. I can assure you that while your attorney may make a difference to the judge, your attorney's gender will not! Attorneys with much divorce experience in local courts are almost certainly known to the judges there. The judges, to the extent they care who your attorney is, will be concerned with the attorney's professionalism, ethics, and preparation—not gender.
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The length of a divorce is contingent on four things: each state's mandatory waiting period, whether the divorce is uncontested or contested, how quickly both sides can come to an agreement, and how quickly a judge is able to hear or review the case and sign off.
Ortega Law Offices is a bilingual firm that's served the English and Spanish-speaking Wichita community for more than 29 years. Its attorneys assist their clients with navigating through the complexities of divorce. They advise on matters concerning the division of marital assets and liabilities as well as child custody and parental access. The firm also manages issues related to child support and alimony. Additionally, Ortega Law Offices handles adoptions and paternity claims.
Divorce lawyer s are not one-size-fits-all. It's important to find a lawyer whose skill set, experience, and resources align with the demands of each specific situation. For instance, some attorneys will push mediation while others are naturals in the courtroom. Know your budget.
Practice limited to divorce, custody, modifications and appeals in the area of family law. A family law litigator with nearly 50 jury trials; 500 trials before the bench and numerous appeals. Becker Family Law
Powell Law Offices, P.C. is client focused, and resuIts driven. We focus our practice in family law (divorce, custody, child support, modifications and enforcements), bankruptcy and probate. We are tenacious and fight for our clients. We also take the time to listen to and know our clients, because the information that can win a case often comes from the details we get from everyday conversations with our clients. We are there for our clients, every step of the way. I am licensed to practice law in Texas and Michigan. I am Nationally Board Certified through the American Board of Certification...
Taylor Mohr distinguishes herself by offering effective, affordable, and compassionate legal services. Her practice focuses on family law in Williamson and Travis counties. She is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.
In 2008, Philip turned his attention away from representing corporations, insurance companies and insureds, and began focusing on family law. Since then, Philip has handled hundreds of family law...
Dina Steele has over 15 years of practicing in personal injury law. being the lead attorney at Steele Law Firm, P.C., she has the experience and knowledge in details of how the process of personal injury cases work. The keys to success are integrity, communication, and trust.
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There are several things to look for when choosing a divorce attorney. You want to choose someone who is experienced, respected, competent, and affordable. If they are proving to not be a good fit though, change them. Because you can, even if the reason is that you don't get on with him or her. Bear in mind however that if an attorney has worked on your case, you'll have to pay her/him for their time. Also, it might damage your case to change attorney's when you are close to a court ordered deadline, so only do it after careful consideration.
Below are twenty secrets that a divorce lawyer may not want to share with you. 1. It's going to cost more than you bargained for. It's not always the case—but more often than not, the costs associated with your divorce will often be higher than your lawyer's original estimate.
That you'll save money and heartache by being organized. Divorce lawyers often charge by the hour. If you take responsibility for being as organized as possible, not only are you likely to walk away from your marriage with a more acceptable outcome, you'll probably save some money too.
While it may seem difficult, coming to an agreement with your spouse can alleviate a lot of the issues of divorce and it could also save a lot of ugliness down the line. If you have kids and common friends, it's likely that you and your spouse may be in each other's lives for years, even decades to come. Those interactions aren't going to be made easier if one or both of you hired some hard-nosed lawyers and caused each other pain. If you can work it out, you and your spouse can each part ways without feeling taken advantage of by the other.
Mediation is a process whereby you and your spouse sit down with a neutral third party to negotiate several important areas of divorce. It's a low-cost way to address practically any other disagreement you and your spouse may have. While the mediator's decision is not binding, it allows a neutral party to provide their perspective on how divorce related issues should be addressed. However, mediation can only be a useful tool if you and your spouse can come to an broad agreement.
If your spouse meets with an attorney first, it could create a conflict of interest that would not allow them to represent you. (Incidentally, this was a tactic that Tony used when mulling over divorce with Carmella in The Sopranos .) Secondly, attending several consultations can help you better understand the process, your rights, and help you to manage your expectations. Thirdly, meeting with several attorneys enables you to weed out the ones who aren't a great fit.
An uncontested divorce means that you and your spouse agree child custody, spousal support, child support, visitation, and division of property. If you find that there is no need to fight over these things, you've already saved yourself thousands of dollars.
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