While you want to be comfortable with any attorney that you hire, this is particularly important when it comes to matters dealing with your family. Here is a sample of some of the questions you should be prepared to ask a family law attorney when you interview them.
- What type of family law litigation experience do you have?
- Can you tell me anything about how you’ve dealt with cases similar to mine without violating client confidence?
- How many similar family law cases have you handled over the last year?
- Are family law appeals and trials your specialty or just one component of your practice?
- How long have you been working in the area of family law?
- How have you seen family law change over time and how has your practice changed to match it?
- Who else in your office will be assisting on the case and will I have the opportunity to meet them beforehand?