Divorce is a very personal and emotional experience.  Many people facing divorce don’t know where to turn for help or what they should do first.

The most important thing to remember is that getting a divorce is a legal process with the sole purpose of dissolving your assets and resolving custody issues.  To get this done quickly, your best course of action is to hire an attorney specializing in family law.

Finding the right divorce lawyer for your specific situation is the key to moving on with your life.  The following guidelines will help you find the divorce attorney that’s right for you.

1. Be realistic.

Your divorce attorney’s job is to represent you to the best of his or her ability in this process. While you may want to vent your anger, frustration, pain and sadness to them – they are not your therapist.  Using them in this way is a gross misuse of your time and money. Be realistic about the role of your divorce attorney and what you can expect from them.

2. Stay focused on the goal.

Your ultimate goal in this process is to get divorced.  Don’t let your emotions cloud negotiations over material things that don’t mean much in the big picture.  Keep your focus on getting divorced quickly while mitigating financial damage.

3. The right attorney for you should be:

Local

Professional

Knowledgeable

Responsive

A good communicator 

Trustworthy

Puts children first in the legal process

Divorce is a very personal experience.  There are no guarantees regarding the outcome. Find an attorney who listens to what you want, advises you well and has your best interest at heart.

If your negotiations involve children, support payments, co-parenting plans, and division of assets, you’ll need to hire a divorce lawyer to negotiate a settlement with your spouse’s attorney.

Maia Brodie and her legal team have been helping people navigate life’s most difficult transitions for over 20 years.  Focused exclusively on family law, Maia paves the path forward with guidance and support.  If you need help with a family law matter, contact her team today:  (314) 726-6242.