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Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer - Ready, Set, Go by Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach™

With literally thousands of licensed attorneys practicing in your area and numerous Yellow Page advertisements, phone book listings, and directories seeking your business, how does one go about choosing the right divorce attorney?

Attorney-Client Retainer Agreements by Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach™

You’re in an attorney’s office and are about to sign a retainer agreement with the attorney, but do you really have a clear understanding of the agreement? Before entering into an agreement, you would be wise to consider the following points.

Five Traits to Consider in Hiring A Lawyer by Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach™

The characteristics of a divorce lawyer are important to consider when seeking legal representation. Whether your divorce is highly contested or whether you are close to settling all or most of the major issues pertaining to your divorce such as child custody, visitation, division of property, and support, the following characteristics of a prospective divorce lawyer should be considered.

Qualifications to Consider in Hiring Your Lawyer by Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach™

Assuming that you have several prospective divorce lawyers in mind to handle your divorce or custody case, you must investigate the qualifications of each attorney.

Enhancing Communication With Your Attorney by Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach™

There are several ways in which you can communicate with your divorce lawyer, but some methods may be more effective than others.

Client’s Bill of Rights and Obligations by Michael J. Apicella, Esq.

You have the right to competent counsel with the skill, knowledge, emotional, mental, and physical ability to diligently and efficiently represent your interests to the highest standards.

How To Choose The Right Divorce Lawyer by Belinda Etezad Rachman, Esq.

You open up the phone book and are faced with so many ads for divorce lawyers you have no idea who to call. Divorce is scary because you have heard so many stories from your friends about how nasty and expensive their own divorce was.

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Generally, debts incurred during the marriage are community obligations. This includes credit card bills, even if the credit card is in one name only. Student loans are an important exception because they are considered separate property debts. Community property possessions and community property debts are divided equally unless both spouses agree to an unequal division in writing. If spouses can't agree on the division of debts and possessions, a judge makes that decision.

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