How to Hire a Divorce Attorney

Divorce Attorney – In this important decision of which divorce attorney to choose, you will need to have a few definite ideas about what you want and what you don’t want. There are so many things to consider that it can be overwhelming, but with some basic ground-rules and organization you should be confident you can make the right divorce decision.

First and foremost, you need an attorney who is experienced in family law.

If you can find a board-certified attorney in your area, then he or she will specialize in divorce cases and other associated family issues. They will only be certified if they have plenty of trial experience and have passed a rigorous test. They will also be up to date with continuous training, so their experience will be worth having.

You should hire someone who speaks to you in plain English and help you to understand, not someone who is talking legal or business jargon all the time and not caring about your situation. You will also need to feel you can completely trust this person, as you will be having to share personal issues with them. You should feel comfortable in their presence or when talking on the phone with them. If there are doubts, then keep searching.

If you have young children then find an attorney who will encourage you to put the children’s needs first, instead of encouraging you to pursue unreasonable demands for child support or vindictive child custody and visitation arrangements.

You want your attorney to be a problem solver, good at working with people, good with compromise, and comfortable in court. If you think court is a certainty or a possibility, then don’t assume all lawyers have courtroom experience. Therefore this is something to check. You also want then to be reasonably affordable of course. If you don’t have much money to spend on legal help, you may have to hire a relatively inexperienced lawyer.

Find a divorce paralegal here: Divorce in Florida Online

New attorneys tend to cost less than those who have been practicing law for years and already have solid reputations. The good news is that working with an up-and-coming or novice attorney can sometimes have a big advantage: If trying to build a good reputation, the attorney may work a little harder for you than a seasoned professional would.

Costs can certainly add up quickly, as depending on where you live the services of a divorce attorney can cost you anything from $100 an hour to more than $600 an hour plus expenses. You will therefore want to have as much knowledge about your situation and about your options before booking long meetings or phone calls, as this will save wasting their (very expensive) time.

If you live in Broward county check out our directory of divorce paralegals here:

Broward Divorce Online Directory

Divorce Paralegal

DUE TO THE RISING COSTS OF LEGAL FEES MANY PEOPLE LOOK TO ALTERNATIVES WHEN IT COMES TO HIRING SOMEONE TO HELP THEM WITH THEIR LEGAL SITUATION.

Hiring a divorce paralegal may be one of those options that people may consider.

Can I hire a divorce paralegal instead of an attorney?

Yes you can but before doing that please understand that the State of Florida a paralegal working for the public cannot call her or himself by that title. Someone with paralegal credentials and/or experience can only use that title in the State of Florida when they work directly for an attorney.

Divorce paralegals in the State of Florida may call themselves divorce consultant, document preparer, legal document assistant, legal document preparer, etc. so that’s how you may find them when searching for one.

What kinds of things can a divorce paralegal do for me?

• Complete your divorce forms
• Notarize the forms
• Help you upload the divorce forms on the court’s web portal
• Help you request court hearings
• Post ads on publications if required

How do I choose a divorce paralegal?

The best way to choose a divorce paralegal is by asking friends that may have used one, personally know one or work with someone with such credentials. Yelp may be a great resource to find someone and even Facebook. However, I find that divorceinfloridaonline.com is the quickest way to find a local divorce paralegal, hands down.

How much does it cost to hire a divorce paralegal?

Some paralegals charge by the hour however most paralegals with divorce experience will charge by the type of divorce you need. If you have children your divorce typically will cost more due to the complexity and amount of forms needed. Some paralegals all they do is type and notarize the forms, others help you file the forms using the court’s online system, yet others will manage everything for you; it all depends on how they feel their work is better suited and your budget.

While most divorce attorneys charge anywhere from $1,000 and up a divorce paralegal can typically charge anywhere between $149 and $500, again it will depend on your case and the level of service you will receive.

Secret Weapon Attorneys do not want you to know:

Did you know that if you receive low monthly income or no income at all you can quality to have the court filing fees waived? Yes, even if you use a divorce paralegal you qualify!

For more information on the court filing fee waiver check out this webpage:

Florida Divorce with No Filing Fees