Divorce Attorney

5 Things to Look for in Hiring a Divorce Attorney

Divorce is a difficult word to say, let alone live through. You marry someone thinking that it will be a “forever” kind of deal, only to realize that it is not working down years down the road. Divorce is an emotionally charged time during which you place your trust entirely in your attorney to ensure you get what you deserve and any disruption to your children’s lives will be as miniscule as possible. Divorce Attorneys represent a unique section of family law, requiring a specific skill set in the state of New York.

1. Experience. We cannot stress this enough, but a divorce attorney must be experienced in handling divorce proceedings before you trust them to help you come to terms with your ex-spouse. Divorce proceedings and agreements frequently involves child custody agreements, which you do not want placed in the hands of an inexperienced attorney who is not accustomed to disputing child custody claims either in court or in mediation.

2. Negotiation Skills. Not every attorney is a skilled negotiator but this is one of the vital roles of a divorce attorney. Throughout the divorce process, you require a divorce attorney who is able to negotiate with the other side for the terms you would like included without the escalating the proceeding to a conflict. Divorce proceedings can seem like walking a tight rope when attempting to balance both sides, and it is therefore important that talks continue to proceed without disruption, with each side giving and taking.

3. Referrals. Referrals are important throughout the legal community, but especially in family law and divorce attorneys. You want to be able to trust that your attorney has indeed negotiated a divorce proceeding and was able to come to favorable terms. Furthermore, if your attorney was not able to come to terms with the other side, you need to understand that your divorce attorney is able to fight for your rights in court or another collaborative proceeding.

4. Speed. Divorce attorneys must have enough skill and experience to be able to speedily come to terms with the other side and ensure they do not miss any vital deadlines. You do not want to drag on the process for months at a time, and the longer you take to settle on an agreement, the greater the likelihood that your case will end up in court. Collaborative law is a good option for divorce proceedings as well, and timing is important for this type of agreement.

5. Litigation Skills. Divorce attorneys not only need to have the best negotiation skills, but they additionally need to be able to assert themselves and present your needs to the opposing sides if the case goes to court. You need an attorney with excellent litigation skills, which not every attorney possesses. Divorce proceedings involve much more than a simple division of assets, but can involve decades worth of financials and child custody arrangements. You do not want to lose out on time with your children due to your lawyer’s negligence in actively negotiating for your case.

For divorce cases we specialize in two main fields:

1. Separation Law Services
2. Prenuptial Agreements

NWCET Law | New Yorks Leading Divorce Attorneys

If you are currently seeking a divorce, do not hesitate to contact the offices of NWCET Law. Our attorneys have years of experience in handling divorce cases and we will work tirelessly to ensure you walk away with what you deserve.