Key Considerations When Retaining a Divorce Lawyer

Key Considerations When Retaining a Divorce Lawyer

Key Considerations When Retaining a Divorce Lawyer 1921 1080 Raphael Wong
Divorce is seldom pleasant. Nasty divorce is even worse!

 

Where to start?

Finding a divorce lawyer can be an intimidating task given the fact that you are already overwhelmed with so many other concerns. The solicitor you hire will be representing you for several months – in some circumstances even a year or more – which means that finding the right professional who can help you handle the convoluted divorce process is key to a successful outcome.

Recommendations

Asking for recommendations is extremely important. Talk to the right people to get a proper recommendation: people who might have been through a divorce or people who have a good knowledge of the legal profession, for example, a solicitor you trust, or you have been working with for other legal needs. This will help you to shortlist lawyers who might fit your circumstances and expectations.

Specialisation

Your divorce will affect many aspects of your life: family and children, finances, retirement, career, etc. To protect your interests, your solicitor needs to be able to deal with the potential complexities of your case.  Specialization ensures that all the details that can change the course of your divorce are appropriately considered. A dedicated legal team for family and matrimonial matters maybe an indication of relevant experience and ability in handling your specific case.

A responsible divorce lawyer would not make guarantees but should give you an honest and accurate evaluation of your situation. Acting in your best interest, they should always promote and facilitate settlement negotiation instead of hostile legal proceedings.

Not every divorce is the same!

Spouses going through divorce proceedings frequently face a variety of issues: from protecting their financial positions to safeguarding their relationships with the children. Retaining an experienced family law practitioner who will represent you throughout the process is an essential step in order to make sure that your divorce goes as smoothly as possible. Our approach to matrimonial and family law emphasises the value of merging a broad knowledge of this practice area with a compassionate awareness of the specific needs given by the client’s circumstances.

Communication and trust

This is perhaps the most important element when choosing a divorce lawyer. Divorce proceedings can be highly emotional. You should feel comfortable when talking to your lawyer and be able to place trust in him or her with your private affairs. That being said, you should bear in mind that a divorce lawyer is there to give you guidance and inform you all the possible options, you are the ultimate person in making the decision every step of the way.

Fees

Your lawyer has a duty to watch out for your legal costs making sure that every penny is well spent and with your prior consent. This is a factor that many individuals overlook. It is essential for your that you understand how charges work and what you can expect at different stages of your divorce proceedings. You should spend time reading through the retainer agreement prepared by your lawyer and make sure that you understand the terms before signing the same.

 

Our team at Hugill & Ip has extensive experience in dealing with Family law issues – so kindly get in touch with us to find out how we can help.

This article is for information purposes only. Its contents do not constitute legal advice and readers should not regard this article as a substitute for detailed advice in individual instances.

Raphael Wong

Raphael specializes in Family and Private Client practice, including matrimonial, adoptions, inheritance provisions for dependants, probate & trusts – both contentious and non-contentious.

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