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One of the most important decisions you will make during the divorce process happens before you even file the divorce petition. Finding a local divorce lawyer that will represent you in divorce is important because you will be making many life changing decisions about the future for you and your family. Divorce laws in your state can be very complicated and there are many exceptions to the rules, but a local divorce lawyer can help you understand divorce law and state requirements, as well as explain how you may be affected.
A divorce attorney who has won big divorce settlements for his or her clients is not always a safe bet to hire. You may think you want a divorce lawyer who is known for being aggressive in divorce court, but it is more important you find a divorce attorney who helps you define your goals in the divorce process, understand divorce laws and feel comfortable about the decisions you are making. The divorce attorney you choose to hire should be willing to work closely with you throughout the entire divorce process and not make you feel as though he or she has other business to attend to that is more important.
During your preliminary consultation with a local divorce lawyer, you will probably have a lot of questions about both the lawyer's experience and the divorce process. Remember that there's never a dumb question -- make sure to ask about everything you are slightly unsure about, but at your first meeting, ask the most important questions first. You can get into all the details later.
The questions you ask should help you get a good idea of the divorce lawyer's training, experience and philosophy. You should also be able to find out how much you can expect to pay for divorce and how long the divorce process could potentially take. During the preliminary consultation talk to the divorce lawyer to get a general idea of what you can expect when it comes to property division, alimony, child support and child custody. This doesn't mean that what you talk about will necessarily happen, but it can give you a good idea to help you set goals for your divorce.
Make sure you hire your own divorce lawyer to represent your side. Typically, it's unethical for a divorce lawyer to represent both sides during divorce because the sides have opposing interests.
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