How to Make the Most of a Divorce Lawyer Consultation
by Kevin Smith AuthorWhen you hear that you get a free consultation from a divorce attorney,
it's smart to try to milk that appointment for all its worth. A sit-down
meeting with a practicing attorney is extremely helpful. But, to be real, one
divorce lawyer consultation in San Antonio, TX, is not going to get you before
the judge. It's a great first step, and it's essential to know how to make the
most of that initial meeting to steer your case to a positive outcome.
- Be concise. Since most
consultations are scheduled for between 30 minutes to an hour, it's pretty
obvious that you're not going to be able to discuss the full history of
your relationship woes with an attorney. It's going to benefit you most to
briefly explain what led to the breakdown of your relationship, leaving out the minute details. Focus on the "big" things. Additionally,
try your best to answer the questions presented by the attorney, without
digressing into a wide range of other stories. The consultation period is
a great time for an attorney to assess your situation and offer an
overview of a possible strategy. But, you're not going to solve all of the
problems during that initial meeting.
- Expect
generalizations. Your meeting is a consultation. No lawyer is
going to lay out a strategic plan of action personalized to your case
during that 30 minutes. He or she is going to briefly surmise over your
case and offer up what seems to be a logical plan. Of course, due to the
complicated nature of many divorces, the strategy may vastly change as you
and the attorney have more time to collaborate.
- Explain any
special circumstances. The initial consultation is a perfect time to
explain circumstances that make your case go beyond the cookie cutter
divorce. If you have deep assets or difficult family situations, now is
the time to bring them up, so an attorney knows, to some extent, what the
case may involve.
- Seek more than
one consultation. Even if you really like the attorney you
contacted first, get in touch with at least one or two more to compare the
consultations you receive. It's never a bad idea to get a second opinion.
- You get
nothing for free. Avoid expecting that you're going to walk
away from the divorce lawyer consultation in San Antonio, TX, with
free legal advice that will help you win your case. A consultation is
about communicating, not solving the case. That part comes later.
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