Next Steps
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| If a person is considering divorce, what should they do next? |
You should:
- Imagine what you’d like your life to look like five years from now.
- Identify and prioritize your goals and concerns with regard to the divorce.
- Educate yourself about the various ways to divorce and divorce basics.
- Investigate potential lawyers and meet with a lawyer for an informational initial consultation.
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| How should a divorcing person choose the method for his or her divorce? |
Consider your goals and concerns. Will mediation, collaboration or litigation best enable you to achieve and address these? Often an experienced divorce lawyer can help you make this critical decision.
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| Will getting the most aggressive lawyer get his client the best result? |
Often no. “Aggressive” does not necessarily equate to “effective”. Instead, consider which lawyer will be most effective in helping achieve your realistic financial, family and other objectives.
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| How should a divorcing person choose the right lawyer? |
A divorcing person should:
- Identify the qualities you want in your lawyer.
- Investigate potential lawyers who possess those qualities by looking on line, obtaining referrals from satisfied clients or other professionals such as therapists or lawyers who do not practice divorce law.
- Meet with one or more potential lawyers for an initial consultation.
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| Are initial consultations with a divorce lawyer or lawyer mediator free? |
Many lawyers charge consultation fees. We recommend that a person considering divorce view a consultation fee as an investment in his or her future.
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