Divorce hurts you badly mentally and physically. You will find it extremely difficult to part with somebody whom you held dear and also believed that he/ she will live with you irrespective of the condition you are in. To top that, finding a divorce lawyer that has your best interests in mind – and is someone you think you can trust- is not as easy as it looks.
It is not simple to find a divorce lawyer just like finding a plumber either by using yellow pages or searching online; locating a divorce lawyer is a complex affair because you share with him/ her your emotional/ confidential information. The lawyer’s work decides the future of your life whereas the plumber’s work only corrects the leakage in the faucet. This will decide the fate of your children/ home/ other assets etc.
Therefore, if it takes a little time to find the best divorce lawyer for your particular case, let it. Do not just pick up the divorce lawyer whose name you see first on the phonebook.
Getting referrals from people known to you is one of the best methods of finding a divorce attorney; the referrers would partially assure for the credibility of the lawyer they recommend. They may have used the same divorce lawyer or may know them personally. This is a better way of selecting a divorce lawyer than picking the lawyer at random from the yellow page that might have an old name.
Select a divorce lawyer for preliminary consultations from the phonebook/ yellow pages or online in case you are unable to find them through any other means.
Are you in need of a divorce lawyer who knows a particular language or are you looking for someone who resides nearer to your residence or place of work? You should consider this aspect carefully because a divorce case prolongs for a long time that too if your case is not aboveboard. It is preferable to find a divorce attorney who knows your language and also has his office located nearer to you; in addition his timings should also suit you. Ask the attorney if he or he is accessible via email and if they have any references you can call to see how they represented other couples.
Most big law firms would have a neat website in this day and age. Browse through the lawyer’s website to see whether you are interested in engaging him. Do they have a philosophy that suits yours? Are they members of associations you trust such as a church group or an ethnic league?
The divorce attorney you find doesn’t just need to be a pro with knowing divorce law. He has to be compassionate and sensitive to your needs too. Remember the human factor amid all the degrees and accreditations also matters a lot. Therefore, a face to face visit is crucial.