| A divorce, which is defined as a legal dissolution of a | | | | Speaking of rates, the complexity of a divorce will |
| marriage, is a troubling process for most and can be | | | | greatly impact the attorney fees. The more work, |
| both financially and emotional draining. The majority of | | | | research and negotiation your attorney is required to |
| divorces will include a division of marital assets, alimony | | | | do, the higher the fees will likely be. In some cases, a |
| and possibly even child custody, which is why most | | | | divorce can be handled through mediation if both |
| individuals choose to hire a divorce attorney to protect | | | | spouses are willing to cooperate and end the marriage |
| their interests. It's important to note that there is a big | | | | on an agreeable note. In most cases, mediation is less |
| difference between finding a good divorce attorney | | | | expensive than divorce court due to the fact that less |
| and finding the right divorce attorney for your individual | | | | time and research are involved. |
| situation. | | | | A retainer agreement, which is required when you |
| There are a number of ways to find a good divorce | | | | assign an attorney to your case, is a legally binding |
| attorney, including the yellow pages of your local | | | | contract that outlines the attorney's responsibilities, fees |
| telephone book, referrals from colleagues, friends or | | | | and other information relating to the case. Both you |
| family members who have gone through a divorce | | | | and your attorney will keep a copy of the retainer |
| themselves or simply by interviewing several different | | | | agreement for future reference and incase there |
| attorneys to find the right one for you. In fact, it is often | | | | should ever become a dispute involving any aspect of |
| recommended that you schedule a consultation with | | | | the case or the attorney's responsibilities thereof. |
| more than one attorney so that you can learn which | | | | The information contained in this article is designed to |
| has the most experience in handling divorce cases and | | | | be used for reference purposes only. It should not be |
| choose the one that you feel will work hard to earn | | | | used as, in place of or in conjunction with legal advice |
| the best outcome for your case. In addition, meeting | | | | regarding divorce or the selection of a divorce |
| with multiple attorneys will allow you to compare rates | | | | attorney. If you are in need of advice or are |
| and find the one with whom you are most | | | | considering seeking a divorce, consult with a local |
| comfortable. | | | | divorce lawyer for further information. |