After making the decision to divorce your spouse, choosing an attorney can be another difficult choice. What do you even
look for in the best family law attorney in Fresno? Here is a list of suggestions for what you need in your divorce attorney.
Do not choose the first attorney name you hear about. Ask people you trust if they have ever used a family law attorney in Fresno and get their opinions on who is available. Some lawyers offer a free consultation for anyone considering divorce and this would give you a chance to meet the attorney and see how comfortable you are with him/her. You may have to meet several before you find the best family law attorney in Fresno, but do not get discouraged. Divorce is tough and you need a lawyer you are comfortable talking to about very personal topics.
You will also need to hear about the lawyer's experience with cases such as yours. If you have any special circumstances, such as special needs children who will need care for the rest of their lives, be sure to discuss this with any attorney you meet. The best family law attorney in Fresno will have experience with all sorts of cases and can advise you on what you need to do to provide for any uncommon circumstances in your life.
Any attorney you meet should be completely focused on you and your case when you are in a meeting. If you feel like he/she is not listening to your concerns, you have definitely not found the best family law attorney in Fresno and you may need to choose another lawyer. You need compassion from your attorney and the ability to understand if you become emotional during meetings. Few people can get through a divorce without an emotional breakdown, such as crying or anger. Your lawyer should take it all in stride.
Attorneys are very busy and are often out of the office for different reasons. You should expect to leave messages or to wait a day or two for responses to your emails. The best family law attorney in Fresno will return your calls or messages within a day or so and you should never feel like you cannot get into contact with your lawyer. You have to remember that while you feel your case should be your attorney's number one consideration, your divorce attorney has many other clients who feel their case should be the priority. The best family law attorney in Fresno can juggle many clients and make each one feel as if they are the most important client they have.
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