Friday, June 24, 2011

When Getting A Divorce In New Jersey, Make Sure You Hire An Attorney

By John A. Patti


When you discover it is the end for your marriage, grief and anger can quickly take over. Unfortunately, many people let their emotions actually get in the way of protecting themselves and their valuables and end up without the one they love and everything they accumulated during their marriage. Putting all of your emotions aside, if you are getting a divorce in New Jersey, you have to protect yourself by hiring the right attorney.

If you get a divorce in New Jersey, you do have to be certain that you follow all of the laws regarding the dissolution of marriage. If you have been divorced before and lived in another state, you will need to make sure that you do hire an attorney. Counting on your own previous experience in another state could only hurt your outcome with this one.

When you are a little leery about finding an attorney, understand that they will represent you well, if you do your research. First, however, you have to find one that is going to be compatible to your case and one you can feel the most comfortable with. Asking your friends or family to refer someone to you is always a great way to get started on your search for an attorney.

The biggest way to make sure you are going to find the best is to interview several before you hire anyone. Not only will you find their fees will vary, but their services will vary, as well. You want to be sure it is the right match by asking yourself a few questions first. Which is more important: the outcome of the divorce or feeling like my attorney is on my side? Will this attorney be able to offer me the right advice?

You should feel comfortable with your lawyer when you are about to get a divorce in New Jersey. However, you also have to understand that your being comfortable should have nothing to do with whether the attorney offers you comfort or not. If you need comfort, seek out a therapist. It is more important that your attorney offers legal representation for you.




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