Planning A Divorce

If you are in the position of looking for a divorce lawyer then there are steps you need to take; certain qualities are necessary, the most important are listed below: *Knowledgeable in these matters *Know which standpoint to take *Be responsible  In these circumstances you will need a divorce attorney who has at least half their workload in this area and one that is able to act as a mediator. They will need to be someone in whom you can place your trust and feel comfortable working with so if these criteria cannot be met then you will need to look elsewhere.Attorneys that specialize in mediation cases will be able to give you sound advice for out of court settlements but if a court appearance is necessary, they will need experience. A divorce lawyer is a busy person so before you contact them know exactly what information you need them to supply.Whether you intend to see them or speak on the phone, write everything down as this is the most efficient way to utilize your legal representative and keep a record of dates and times you spoke with them. Physical meetings will cost more so if an item can be dealt with by mail or on the phone this will save money.Your attorney is there for advice and any foreseeable legal actions so do not rely on them for anything but what you are paying them for, and especially not as a shoulder to cry on. Try not to involve you divorce lawyer with any tales of bickering that you and your ex-partner are involved in that are not directly pertinent to the divorce.Being in control of your own case and your own life is the single best thing you can do, so it is essential that you have a lawyer who can work on that basis. It is important they know any decisions regarding the divorce are yours to make and they are there for their knowledge and experience in providing legal recommendations. You must also let them know that you expect copies of all correspondence to be sent to you for you own records and if you contact them by phone, you expect a reply within one working day.Not all cases need a courtroom to be decided upon so you could employ a lawyer just to help you with a marital settlement, legal information or advice. In these circumstances you may only need to write down any issues you are unsure about and speak to your lawyer regarding those, and possible outcomes. Many couples now arrange marital settlements, and use a divorce lawyer to help them with this rather than resorting to the courts.