How to Choose a Divorce Attorney

You’ve decided it’s time to end your marriage – how do you find the right person to support you through this process?

Finding a divorce lawyer can be a winding and complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of attorneys practicing family law in the state of Michigan, and one place to start is to visit the Michigan State Bar website to find a list of divorce attorneys in your area.You could do an online search and read reviews, visit websites, see who’s out there and what they have to say. It’s even better to do this after you’ve narrowed down your list, perhaps by asking friends and family for referrals. You could also ask a therapist, accountant, or attorney for their recommendations.

Finding a divorce lawyer can be a winding and complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of attorneys practicing family law in the state of Michigan, and one place to start is to visit the Michigan State Bar website to find a list of divorce attorneys in your area.You could do an online search and read reviews, visit websites, see who’s out there and what they have to say. It’s even better to do this after you’ve narrowed down your list, perhaps by asking friends and family for referrals. You could also ask a therapist, accountant, or attorney for their recommendations.

Good attorneys offer free initial consultations, so once you have 2-3 options that you really like, call to schedule a meeting. When I have a consultation with a potential client, I don’t get into detail about their case as much as I spend the time getting to know the person and seeing if we have the right chemistry to work together.

On the client side, look for an attorney that you feel hears you, understands you and will listen throughout the process. Choose someone who you can put your trust into, whom you feel will really have your back throughout the case. Above all, choose an attorney whose style gels with yours.

There are clients who want caring, nurturing attorneys, and others who want bulldogs. There is an attorney for every case!

Know what you want and see if the person fits that idea. I have turned clients away because we didn’t gel, and I am sure potential clients crossed me off their list if I didn’t offer what they were looking for! It’s a little like dating – try the person on for size, and don’t feel bad if it’s not a fit.

Above all else, client and attorney values must align. If I turn someone away, I often offer recommendations for attorneys who might be a better fit. There is someone for everyone.