When you have a family problem that needs to be resolved through a legal process, you will need to work with family lawyers. Choosing the right lawyer can seem complicated if you have never undertaken the task before. Here are five things that you should look for if you want to be certain that you have found the best lawyer for your situation.
How much dedicated experience do they have?
Making a will is not in and of itself difficult, although many people put off doing so for a number of reasons. Traditionally, people would always use a lawyer to make a will, also to make any alterations to it and often to execute it as well, once the person has passed away.
More recently, and with the growth of the internet, there are a number of businesses and government agencies that operate online that allow people to draw up and make their own wills, without the use of a lawyer.
Divorcing couples often have disputes during property settlement proceedings. More often than not, each party would want a larger portion of the marital property. The extract below discusses what you should do and what you should avoid when dividing marital property.
The Do's
Consider Previous Agreements
Previous agreements such as pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreement can significantly affect the direction of property settlement proceedings. For instance, if you committed to accepting cash rather than shares in the family business, you must honour this promise.
One of the things that most people worry about when getting a divorce is that there will be contention. However, for others, there's more to agonise about — dealing with child custody in the wake of marital violence. If you are divorcing an abusive spouse, you may be protective of your kids. The possibility of the abusive spouse getting child custody can be disheartening.
Luckily, courts take domestic violence very seriously and will consider various factors before deciding on the child custody case.
Do you need a family lawyer to represent you in a divorce, child custody or child adoption case? Choosing a family lawyer can be a taxing activity. In the extract below, you will learn a few questions to ask your lawyer during the first consultation to ensure he or she is qualified to handle your matter.
What Is Your Specialisation?
Some family lawyers deal with divorce cases, while others specialise in child adoption.
