Florida Divorce Attorneys

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Citation Details
Title: Adding teeth to waivers of temporary support, attorneys’ fees, and costs in marital agreements.
Author: Christopher Chopin
Publication: Florida Bar Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2003
Publisher: Florida Bar
Volume: 77 Issue: 7 Page: 48(6)

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Adding teeth to waivers of temporary support, attorneys’ fees, and costs in marital agreements.: An article from: Florida Bar Journal

Are you an Fort Lauderdale resident who is about to get divorced? If you’ve made this important decision to go your separate ways, the next decision you need to make is which attorney you’re going to hire to handle your case. While you do have the right to handle your case on your own, it’s not always the best idea. Trying to handle your own divorce case is challenging, time consuming, and often very frustrating. Hiring the right attorney can make the entire process much less stressful for you.

Of course, there’s no shortage of divorce attorneys for you to choose from. Just open the Fort Lauderdale yellow pages, and you’ll likely see dozens of family law attorneys right here in the city. But finding the Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney that’s just right for you is another story.

How can you be sure you choose the attorney that’s best suited to handle your case? Here are some simple tips to follow.

? Start your search online?The internet has made it easier than ever before to find the services you need, and the same goes for hiring an attorney to handle your divorce. Just go to your favorite search engine and enter the phrase “Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney.” You’ll see a number of different websites pop up in the search results. Spend time looking at the websites of these different attorneys so you can learn more about your options and find the one that best matches your needs.

? Ask friends and family for recommendations?With the divorce rate hovering around 50% there’s a pretty good chance that you know a few people who have gotten divorced. Speak to these people and ask them if they can refer you to any good divorce attorneys. Ask them about their experience with the attorney they hired. Would they recommend you use the same attorney?

? Look at the attorney’s track record?When researching attorneys, you want to choose one who has been practicing law for a good amount of time. Experienced divorce attorneys know their way through the divorce process and they can get you through it as quickly as possible, with little hassle. Make sure the attorney you hire has ample experience.

? Speak to the attorney by phone?Not all attorneys are the same. Attorneys have different ways of approaching cases and dealing with their clients. You want to be sure the Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney you choose will give you the level of service you deserve. You want to be certain they will approach the case in a clam, rational way, not causing any additional drama.

? Understand the costs?Attorneys can be very expensive, so you need to know the cost before you hire anyone. If you’re operating on a budget, look for flat fee attorney services as they can save you thousands of dollars.

Hiring an Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney doesn’t have to be a hassle. You just need to take your time and realize that not all attorneys are the same. If you put in the time and effort to find an attorney who is truly right for your case, you’ll be able to get through this entire process with far less stress and hassle.

Originally published here.

Are you about to get divorced for the first time in your life? If so, now is probably one of the most confusing times you’ve ever been through. It might seem like your whole world has been turned upside down and you just don’t know where to go or what to do.

One of the first things you should consider doing is getting a lawyer. With the right Florida divorce lawyer, you’ll have a clear thinking, rational, experienced professional on your side who can guide you through this entire process, ensuring it goes as smoothly as possible.

Of course, if this is your first divorce, then you’ve never actually hired a Florida divorce lawyer. How can you be sure you choose the legal representation that’s right for you? Here are some simple tips for the first-timer.

The first thing you should do is to start your search online. Don’t just blindly choose a lawyer that you saw on TV or some billboards. You need to actually do some research because not all lawyers are the same.

Get online and go to your favorite search engine. Enter the phrase “Florida divorce lawyer” or something similar. You’ll see a lot of different listings pop up in the search results. Spend time looking at the websites of all these different lawyers. You want to make sure you truly weigh your options before making a choice.

When researching these different lawyers, you want to look for a few key things:

?    Experience?Experience counts. You want someone on your side who has been working in courtrooms for years. You need someone who knows Florida family law and who can tackle your case in the smartest way possible. Make sure the Florida divorce lawyer you choose has been practicing law for a long time.

?    Philosophy?Remember when we said not all divorce lawyers are the same? Well, it’s true. Each lawyer has his or her own way of handling divorce cases. Some divorce lawyers are aggressive. Others thrive on drama. And others are more reserved, taking a smart, calculated approach to get the quickest, fairest results possible. You need to find a lawyer whose philosophy lines up with your needs. Most likely, you’ll want a lawyer who can get you through your case quickly and without any unnecessary drama.

?    Price?Hiring a Florida divorce lawyer based on price alone is never a good idea, but the simple fact is that everyone has a budget to consider. Divorce lawyers can be very expensive. Some charge exorbitant hourly rates, and others ask for a large payment upfront for their services. The average person might not be able to afford a traditional Florida divorce lawyer. That’s why you should consider looking for lawyers who operate on a flat fee basis. Flat fee lawyers charge a low, flat rate for their services, helping you save big.

If you follow these tips, hiring a Florida divorce lawyer will be easy, and you’ll end up getting through your case much more easily.

Originally published here.