Divorce is not easy, but it is necessary to end a relationship that is no longer working for you or your spouse. The divorce process comes with many questions and can be difficult to navigate without a competent divorce attorney on your side. To help you find the best divorce lawyer for your case, here are a few questions to ask during your consultation.
“How much will my case cost?”
Divorces come with a lot of costs and can quickly add up. From paying your attorney by the hour to hiring experts, appraisers, forensic accountants, and more, divorce cases can be expensive. It’s important to understand what you will be expected to pay and how the attorney plans on recouping these expenses from you.
During your initial consultation, the attorney should be able to provide you with a detailed breakdown of your potential legal fees. Some attorneys work for an hourly rate while others may charge a flat fee. The important thing is that you feel comfortable discussing your finances with your prospective divorce attorney.
“What do you think is the best way to resolve my case?”
There are a number of ways to resolve a divorce case and each has its own benefits and drawbacks. For example, some divorce cases are settled through mediation while others require the assistance of a judge to reach an agreement. A knowledgeable divorce attorney should be able to explain the pros and cons of each option and help you choose the one that is best for you.
“What do you know about the other party in my case?”
A good divorce attorney will be able to assess each aspect of your case and identify any potential issues that could arise with your former spouse. This is important because it will give you a better idea of how to approach your case and what types of strategies to employ in order to get the results you want.
If you need a dedicated, experienced and aggressive Missouri family law attorney, contact Attorney Brendan Davis today to discuss your case. She will fight tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for you and your family while providing compassionate and supportive legal representation.
She practices exclusively in the area of family law and is skilled at helping her clients through complicated divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and complex property division matters. She has helped countless individuals and families throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area settle their family law issues and move forward with their lives. She is also a certified mediator and is committed to finding solutions through alternative dispute resolution methods. Her knowledge of divorce and family law has earned her the highest rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble, the nation’s most respected peer review ratings service. She is also a fellow in the International Academy of Family Lawyers. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the Missouri Bar Association. She is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.