Custody battles are the most expensive out there—and often, also the most emotionally harrowing for families. The right custody lawyer, though, can help you keep your cool, ensure open communication lines with your soon-to-be spouse and mediate.
Need help in hiring the right one? We’ve got you covered. Use the following questions to help you find the right attorney for your case:
What Do You Specialize In?
You’ll probably see this on the lawyer’s website, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask this when you do your one-on-one consultation. It gives your lawyer a chance to establish his credentials and qualifications to you, which can get that conversation off to a good start.
How Many Years Have You Been Practicing?
There’s simply no substitute for experience. Lawyers with years of experience in handling family law cases have a definite advantage over new ones. Keep that in mind when you’re ready to choose a lawyer.
Will You Be Handling My Case?
The lawyer you talk to might not be the one who’s going to handle your case. Make sure that doesn’t happen. If they’re going to pass it onto someone else, you better ask now. If that doesn’t sit well with you, look to other law firms for help.
Do You Have the Time to Take on My Case?
That’s a good question to ask a lawyer before you hire one, says The Spruce. No matter how skilled and experienced your custody lawyer is, if s/he’s too busy and already has a full workload of cases, then that’s not going to help you at all. If your lawyer is always busy and hardly has any time to talk to you about your case, then you’ll be better off hiring someone else.
How Much Will It Cost Me?
If the lawyer tries to gloss over the cost or downplays the expenses, be on your guard. Take that as a warning and look for help somewhere else.
