Sunday, March 2, 2014

Advice on selecting a divorce lawyer in India


Divorce lawyer is a crucial element in the success of your divorce case. He is the one who makes or breaks your case. In deciding and choosing a suitable divorce lawyer for your case, you need to evaluate how much your case is already resolved (i.e. what issues are there on which you and your partner has no conflict). Selecting a divorce lawyer who is appropriate for representing you is a tedious job, often overlooked by couples, assuming the divorce to proceed in a way they had planned.
Here is a list of aspects to be considered before finalizing a divorce lawyer:
·         Cost
You cannot ignore the cost factor in deciding on which divorce lawyer to hire. You need to know his/her initial consultation fees and his/her overall fees structure. You will have to see which firms and divorce lawyers your pocket can pay for. Usually more experienced and established firms have higher fees. You need to see what kind of representation you expect from your lawyer in order to determine the amount you are willing to put in hiring a divorce lawyer.
·         Experience
Higher the experience, the better is the lawyer. He has handled more cases and has detailed knowledge of more specific cases. He knows the tactics and various strategies of divorce, can handle complex legal procedure of financial and property division. Though it is advisable to hire a more experienced lawyer, but then if you don’t have too many complexities in your case then you can settle with one who is not very established but with good credentials.
·         Strong client testimonials
A good reputation assures quality in the service of divorce lawyer. You must cross check the lawyer’s credibility and success rate. Also, you should see whether he is specializing in divorce family law. The divorce lawyer should be authorized and recognized. Mere membership in a law firm is not enough to support his professional competence.
·         Accessibility
Be sure to select a lawyer who is conveniently accessible, in terms of distance as well as his schedule. Most often clients complain of not getting enough attention from their lawyer. Also remember that if your lawyer is located far from your house and court, you have to pay for his travel expenses. It will be difficult to commute daily and discuss your case details with him.
·         Interviewing your attorney
People getting divorced either jump to very famous, established divorce lawyers or hire the one they first meet. Both the approaches are wrong. You should meet different lawyers to judge where your case stands and who will be the best to compete it. Prepare your documents and have it reviewed during the initial consultation from every lawyer to understand who can fulfill your needs. Ask questions and compare them with others to choose the one that is best suited for your case.
·         Support staff
Knowing that support staff is capable and efficient is very important because they assist lawyers in the back end. Without their efficiency, a lawyer cannot give his best. Make sure to know the organization in which your divorce lawyer is working. Check whether it is well established.
·         Comfort level
Of all the things, you should be comfortable and at ease with your lawyer in discussing your case. If you feel that the lawyer is way too professional and you are not comfortable with his style then don’t go with him since you would feel hesitant all the time.
Follow these tips on selecting a divorce lawyer for getting the best deal.
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