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So, how do you hire the best family law lawyer? There are different kinds of family law lawyers.
There is the litigator. The litigator is aggressive, thinks on his feet, won't back down and will work hard so that you win. Only problem is, sometimes you don’t win. And the cost of a trial can be astronomical, sometimes $5,000 to $10,000 per day of court. On the other hand, when choosing your lawyer, you will want someone who knows the ins and outs of litigation. Isn't it wise to have the litigator's courtroom horse power under the hood just in case? What about the settlement lawyer? This lawyer understands you and gets your case. And she also understands the other side. She's a smooth negotiator who’s going to make sure the other side thinks they are going to win too. Win-win is her goal. She's’s a master of the meeting, of artful wording and making everyone feel good. She probably is an experienced mediator too. Only problem is, is she any good in court if the other side doesn't want to talk? What about the collaborator? The Collaborative Lawyer works with you and with everyone else to get the best result. He'll work with a financial advisor, a child expert, an appraiser. You’ll have the benefit of a team working to get your interests front and centre. And he'll work collaboratively with the other side so that they can become part of the solution, not the problem. The collaborator will draw options from a broader circle than the close purview of the litigator whose only goal is to win. But can the collaborator stand up and argue your case if need be? Can he call the other side’s bluff and go the extra mile when the other side refuses to collaborate? A good lawyer will be able to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of litigation and settlement options such as negotiation, mediation and collaborative law because that lawyer has been there and done that. A lawyer who knows what is happening in Court, has a track record of settling cases and who is a certified Collaborative Lawyer is your best bet. Start with a lawyer who understands all your legal options -- from litigation to mediation and everything in between -- because that lawyer has experience with each of those options. Then, work with that lawyer to choose the course that best suits you and your case
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6/9/2016 09:43:09 am
Wow, I had no idea that there are so many types of divorce attorneys available to the public. In my opinion, the power of an attorney who is experienced with litigation is something that you want to have. Although a lot of divorce cases don't go to court, you need to be sure that you are prepared just in case. Plus, I think that litigation skills are extremely important to have, and that more aggressive approach may help you in getting a better settlement, depending on the other party. 12/3/2017 10:59:08 pm
12/15/2017 03:47:43 am
You are right, hiring an experienced attorney is very important for proper divorce settlement. And also remember never sign divorce settlement papers without carefully examining the contents and understanding its implications. My husband and I have been getting into a lot more arguments than normal, and we've finally decided that we will both be happier if we get a divorce. Thanks for pointing out that a settlement lawyer will do his or her best to make sure that there is a win-win situation. I bear no ill-will towards my husband, so I think that I'd like to find a divorce lawyer like that to help me out. 4/19/2018 10:00:31 pm
That was informative one and you guided it in the right way. I agree with the way you have concluded the article. We must work with the lawyer who suits us and our case. 6/5/2018 07:42:03 pm
It's interesting how you point out that a good lawyer will be able to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of litigation and settlement options, since that lawyer has been there and done that. My best friend and her husband are going through a divorce right now, and they're having a hard time with all the negotiation and settlement options. I think it would be best if she hired an experienced lawyer to help her get through this whole process and figure out all of the nitty gritty details. Leave a Reply. |
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