Whether you’re going through a divorce in Michigan, child custody case or have another family law matter pending, it’s important to select an experienced family lawyer who can help get the results you’re looking for while standing by your side and fighting for your rights.
Before you hire a Michigan divorce attorney, you should know how to decide if they’re right for you.
We’ve compiled a few helpful questions that you may want to consider asking before any paperwork is signed.
- Find out who will be handling your case. There are often several different attorneys at each practice, and the person you initially speak with may not be who actually represents you in a court of law. It’s important that you feel confident and comfortable in your representation, so making sure you know that the lawyer who will handle your case is a good fit for you is paramount to your success.
- Sort out financials and billing details. Many different law firms bill clients in different ways, so if you’re using a lawyer that you haven’t before, you’ll want to find out how they bill clients for the work completed. Will there be an initial retainer? Or will everything be billed hourly? It’s better to understand the details now than to receive a hefty bill that you weren’t expecting.
- Ask how many of their cases go to trial. When it comes to divorce matters, it’s quite rare that it goes to trial—in fact, a divorce trial results in just 1-2% of all divorce cases. However, it’s still important to understand whether or not your attorney has the proper capacity and knowledge to fight for your rights in front of a judge if it comes to that. On the contrary, if you’re pursuing a divorce that will require heavy mediation, a courtroom lawyer may not be the best fit for you.
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