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Divorce is A Shit Sandwich
(Because it is, right?!)
Do you want to add a lawyer to your team? How do you find the right person? What questions should you ask?
I recently wrote a blog post, “Do I really need a lawyer for my divorce?” As you might suspect, the answer depends on the specifics of your situation. In my post, I suggested that almost everyone can benefit from an initial fact-finding conversation with an attorney.
But what should that conversation include? How can you tell if the person you’re speaking to is the right one to handle your case?
This week’s blog post gives a list of questions you should ask, and a reminder – you want to think about more than cost as you choose the right representation. Don’t overlook these key issues during interviews.
If you’ve already decided on a lawyer you can still use these tips, (and the Bonus Guide below!👇) to make the relationship productive and efficient as possible!
BONUS: ➡️ Download the free guide I created with family attorney, James Cordes, for five simple, effective ways to maximize the attorney/client relationship.
Do you have a tough question? Ask away. I’ll find the right experts to weigh in and make sure you’re getting the input you need.
Question: Do lawyers usually charge for an initial consult? I want to meet with a few different people but some are charging and others aren’t. How do I know if it’s worth it? Answer: You’re correct that there isn’t a consistent approach to how attorneys handle consultations. Some may limit the time they spend with you (free or paid), others may charge for an hour and still others may give you a free consult for as long as the conversation takes. One way to decide whether or not to pay a consultation fee is to do your homework ahead of time. If the attorney is highly recommended, and seems like a good fit for your situation, maybe it’s worth it. Don’t be afraid to ask around, review websites and bring a list of questions with you when you do meet.Here I’ll share some of the books, websites, podcasts and experts to help make your journey a little less shitty!
The attorney / client relationship is often critically important to your process, so it’s well worth your time to set it up to be productive and successful.
To help you in this effort, I partnered with James Cordes, experienced family law attorney and partner at Kinnett & Cordes. We created a FREE guide with the tips and strategies you need to get the most from the attorney / client relationship.
I am a corporate communications VP turned Certified Divorce Coach, and I created the Better Than Before Divorce™️ program for those early in the divorce process who want to reduce the impact of divorce on themselves and their children, minimize conflict and come out BETTER on the other side. Throughout my career I have worked to help executives, teams and individuals communicate succinctly, with clarity, intention, and impact, and I love using these skills to provide support and confidence to women and men tangled in the web of divorce.
My Better Than Before Divorce™️ clients benefit from my 25+ years of experience in crisis communications, branding and marketing, as well as my calm strength and commitment to tangible results. I am also a trained mediator, I’ve completed Colorado’s Collaborative Divorce Level I and II trainings, and I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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