018: Top 10 Things to Do (and Don't Do) When Hiring a Divorce Attorney

Hiring the right attorney in a divorce case involving children can make or break your case. If you hire the wrong one, they could be a big problem.

In this episode of Children First Family Law, Krista offers the 10 dos and don’ts of hiring a divorce attorney. A good attorney should be a peacemaker, not a gladiator, which can foster the destruction of children’s well-being, parents, and individual parties. Toxicity generally isn’t necessary, even in potentially adversarial cases.

Finding amicable solutions for children's best interests is at the heart of this episode. Using Krista’s tips for finding a good divorce attorney, you could avoid a litigious, expensive, and destructive road.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The importance of hiring an attorney who is empathetic, warm, likable, and ethical
• Krista’s tips for testing the accessibility and responsiveness of an attorney and their team
• Ensuring your attorney will be clear and transparent about each step of the process as well as costs
• How hiring someone who simplifies the process can save you a lot of money
• Why humility is a valuable trait in an attorney
• Reputability and its importance in the law community and red flags to consider
• The value of an informed individual who is pursuing growth of knowledge and experience
• The calming effect of a peacemaker in your corner
• What a child-focused attorney can do for you versus one who isn’t
• Problem-solving and finding the best solution for all involved parties

 

Resources from this Episode

www.childrenfirstfamilylaw.com

All states have different laws; be sure you are checking out your state laws specifically surrounding divorce. Krista is a licensed attorney in Colorado and Wyoming but is not providing through this podcast legal advice. Please be sure to seek independent legal counsel in your area for your specific situation. 

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