Why You Need an attorney

I can think of 3 good reasons to get an attorney.

1. You don't know what your doing!
2. You don't know what your doing!
3. You don't know what your doing!

 

 

 

Don't feel bad; no one knows what their doing when it comes to Family Law other than the legal professionals in the system (and I have run across many that didn't seem like they knew much either!).

Usually when you first get served court papers by a "process server" or even if you have made the first move the fear or "unknown" of the situation can be somewhat paralyzing. You need to get past this and start thinking clearly. I have outlined a few steps below to my approach at finding an attorney.

Find out where your county's Superior court house is. (You can find that information at this Web Site, go to the top navigation bar and choose "Local Family Law Centers" and select your region). Once you have that information go to the court house and try and sit in during court proceedings and check out some of the attorneys in action. Some courts do not allow "spectators" because of the nature of the proceedings. (Which you may come to appreciate when it's your turn.)
Even just sitting outside the court room you may be able to pick up on who seems to know what there doing and who doesn't. Also don't be afraid to ask around for a good "Family Law Attorney".

Talk to your friends and ask if they have or know of anyone who has gone through the same thing. If you find someone who has they may have loads of useful information for you. This is especially true when we are talking about different regions of the country. As Family Law is different from state to state.
The best recommendation or information about an attorney will come from someone who has worked with them.

Remember, the real Court Room is nothing like TV. Attorneys don't talk back to judges or make smart ass remarks. They will have to be in front of them with other clients as well. So they don't want to make enemies with a judge. Neither should you!!!.

• Never talk back to a judge or speak out of turn (they hate that).
• Always dress well, never show up in jeans and a T-shirt, never. In fact try to look as "proper" as possible.
• Always address the Judge as "Your Honor".
• Don't bring family members or friends that may jump up and try to offer their opinion or testimony without being asked by the court, this is a quick way to have them thrown out of the court and make the Judge "unhappy".

Use this site for information. I have spent many hours putting this all together in one place. Listen to the advice out here and run it by your attorney if your not sure. Come back often during your battle, I will be updating information continuously.

Use the comment at the bottom of articles to post questions and check back frequently for answers. I try to monitor the comments for unanswered questions.