🔥 Breaking up is hard. Finding your divorce lawyer shouldn’t be. 🔥
Check out our 7 Tips For Finding Your Perfect Lawyer 👇
Choose your divorce path
There are different paths to divorce – litigation, mediation, or collaborative divorce. Each option is different, so decide which one feels right for you and look for lawyers who specialize in that style. Choose the professional and approach that work best for your situation.
✨Pro-Tip ✨ Want to avoid the courtroom? → Find lawyers who specialize in mediation or collaborative law. Want a courtroom or know you can’t avoid it? → Find lawyers with courtroom experience who specialize in litigation
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Kick off your search by asking trusted friends, family, or colleagues because they can give you insight into a lawyer’s skills, communication style, professionalism, and costs. If you’re keeping things low-key, feel free to skip this step and move to #3.
Do your homework (or let us do it for you)
Check out the lawyer’s website, reviews, and blog (if they have one.) Use tools like Google, Yelp, Martindale, and Avvo to find + read reviews from previous clients. Confirm they are licensed and in good standing in their jurisdiction.
✨Pro-Tip ✨ Search for lawyers through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (A national, non-profit organization committed to promoting excellence among family law attorneys.)
Finalize details and budget
Choose a lawyer who’s experienced in the areas you’ll need most:
✅ Own multiple properties or investments? 👉 Hire a lawyer with strong financial expertise.
✅ Have kids ? 👉 Hire a lawyer experienced in custody and child support.
✅ Be clear about your budget. We all want the best, but staying realistic is key. Share your budget with your lawyer, ask for a detailed breakdown of their fees, billing schedule, and exactly what’s included.
Crush your consultation
Your consultation = Your time to ask questions, get answers, and see if this lawyer and their approach are a good fit. Plan your strategy with your pro.
✅ Like taking notes? Bring a notebook.
✅ Have a million questions? Jot them down.
✅ Worried about forgetting something? Bring a friend for support.
✅ Need to verbally process to understand? Ask for pauses and repeat back when you’re understanding.
We want you to make the most of this first meeting – it is YOUR meeting. Get every drop of value that you can! Prepare, be clear about what you want, and advocate for yourself.
Trust your instincts
You’re forming a partnership with your lawyer, so ask yourself these questions 👉 Do I like them? Do I trust them? Do I vibe with their approach? Am I comfortable sharing personal details with this person?
Lawyers are regular people. They come with different styles, experience, attitudes, and pricing. Find the one who fits you best—they’ll be guiding you through some tough and emotional moments, so it’s important to feel comfortable with them.
Get support
You don’t have to do this alone! Reach out to trusted family and friends. Find your online communities or work with therapists, and coaches.
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