Sunday, October 13, 2013

Research Before Selecting A Divorce Attorney

By Michael Johnson


Contemplating divorce is a stressful period in the life of married couples. Proper procedures should be put in place before a spouse breaks this news to the partner. Prior to announcing the decision, consulting a lawyer specializing in divorce can limit issues when moving forward. A spouse on the receiving end of divorce papers may not be agreeable to producing needed documents pertaining to assets. Hiring a professional divorce attorney will ensure the necessary paperwork can be collected in advance.

Finding a NJ divorce lawyer can be done using local ads, on-line and via personal reference. Once the list is narrowed down to a couple of divorce attorneys, it will be time to make a single selection. Before contacting a divorce attorney, researching on the Internet will provide an attorney's personal and professional details.

These days, it is the rare lawyer that doesn't have a Web site which provides potential clients with valuable information regarding their practice. You will be able to read about their affiliations, certifications, and experience. Your local law society will be able to tell you if anyone has filed a complaint about the lawyers you are considering. When you are ready to conduct an initial consultation, you will want to form an opinion as to whether or not you and your potential legal representative are compatible.

You can hire a divorce attorney to provide either full or limited representation. Full representation, as the term suggests, means your lawyer is acting on your behalf regarding all matter in your divorce. Limited representations means your lawyer handles specific matters such as, support, visitation or division of property. If you suspect your divorce will be full of conflict, then full representation is required.

A divorce attorney's legal fees is one matter to discuss during the initial consultation. Make sure to get a complete understanding of all possible costs of representation from the outset. Many domestic relations lawyers advertise certain rates that may not include various expenses for filing fees and other such incidentals of divorce. The full cost of legal representation is an important aspect of selecting a divorce attorney that you must take into account.




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