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Finding a Divorce Lawyer
• Have Realistic Expectations
• The primary purpose for hiring a divorce attorney is for aid in dissolving acquired marital
assets and finding an amicable resolution to child custody/support or alimony support
issues. The job of the attorney you hire is to get you through this process as quickly and
fairly as possible for all parties involved. Attorneys work according to billable hours, and
it would be a waste of your money if you are spending a lot of time discussing your
emotions regarding the divorce instead of allowing your attorney to get down to the
legalities of it all.
• Focus on the Big Picture
• You need to get through the whole process of divorce with as little impact to your current
lifestyle as possible. When negotiating over material items, try not to allow your
emotions to make snap judgments for you. By arguing over these material items, you
are costing yourself more money by making the attorney work longer hours. Keep what
is important as your primary focus; you want to get the entire divorce process over and
completed as quickly as possible so you can go on with your life.