Thursday, July 28, 2011

How To Develop A Better Working Relationship With Your Own Divorce Lawyer

By John A. Patti


While many people would be surprised to find out just how high the rate of divorce is, the fact is that there is not one relationship that is not at risk. If you were to discover yourself in the midst of ending your relationship, you may be very emotional and distraught to learn you need an attorney. Should this happen, your top priority needs to be learning how to create a more effective relationship with your divorce lawyer.

Your divorce lawyer is going to be most effective if you are able to maintain your cool. This will be a very emotional time for you and, no matter how difficult it is for you, you have to be able to stay focused on the facts. Becoming distraught and emotional in meetings with your attorney could distract them from being able to do a great job on your case.

When someone is having difficulty with their emotions, they should consider hiring a therapist. Your lawyer is educated on the legal aspects of divorce, not the emotional. In fact, if you went to a therapist, they could help you resolve your issues, which may actually help you to deal with your legal case.

It is also important to understand that your lawyer is not going to be at your beck and call. They have other clients and, while you may want to talk to them all the time, badgering them is not going to help you. In your first meeting, go over how and when you can contact them, as well as what steps you should take if an emergency was to happen. Staying within the boundaries set by the lawyer will help your case.

In the event of the end of your marriage, you must be sure you hire an efficient attorney. You can make sure this happens by maintaining your own calm, understanding your lawyer's boundaries, and by not expecting your lawyer to help you with the emotional side of divorcing.




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