Talking to a family lawyer is a difficult decision. However, it is even more difficult to know who to hire when legal advice is needed. Feeling hopeless, many people hire the first family law attorney they find in the Yellow Pages.
While some people are lucky enough, people are more likely to be disappointed and very dissatisfied with the end result. This dissatisfaction and frustration can be completely avoided by knowing how to choose the right family law attorney to help.
The relationship between family law attorneys and clients is personal as most family law cases are very sensitive. These cases are related to marriage and/or children, so it's very personal. If someone feels uncomfortable talking to a lawyer about this very personal matter, look for a new one. It's great to be selective. Lawyers must listen and convey confidence that they are competent and can represent well.
When someone needs surgery, they go to a specialist, not a general practitioner. The same is true for lawyers. While any attorney can say he or she is knowledgeable enough to file for divorce or child custody, finding a lawyer who does nothing but family law is important. This ensures that they are aware of the legal "flaws" in this area and are up to date on new laws and regulations. When choosing a lawyer, people should ask the attorney how many similar cases they have heard of if they were a member of the family law department of a state attorney and whether they have practiced family law in a particular district.