Preparing for a divorce is a challenging task many people often dread. That is why we take our time to educate clients on the best practices when hiring and engaging a divorce attorney. According to the National Marriage Project, the number of divorce attorneys in the country has nearly doubled since 1960. Due to the increased numbers, clients are most likely to come across untrained and inexperienced divorce lawyers. Here are critical questions to ask a divorce attorney on the first visit to help you get the best experience.
How Much Will the Divorce Case Cost?
We don’t promise clients exact fee quotes. Instead, we analyze the scope of the case to establish a suitable fee. Someone who wants legal services will pay more than a client who needs less. We issue our clients with a retainer agreement for them to review. The retainer agreement includes our hourly rate, the advance retainer amount and a list of other costs related to the case. The agreement also contains our collection approach in case a customer fails to pay the fees as indicated and the penalties for late payments. We allow our clients to ask questions about the retainer before they sign it. We also provide a monthly itemized statement that highlights all the costs related to the case.
What is the Mode of Communication?
We understand how a divorce can affect our customers' assets, children and home. As a result, we take our time to design a mode of communication that is secure, convenient and cost-effective to take care of their interests. Our customer service representatives are always on standby to return calls, emails and texts within 24 hours. We always keep customers informed of what is going on in their case. This includes settlement negotiations, court appointments and witness conferences. The clients also have the freedom to choose their most preferred communication channel.
How Many Divorce Cases Have You Handled?
A good divorce attorney should have at least 10 years of experience. An experienced attorney knows what he is doing and can come up with the best approach to a particular divorce case. An experienced attorney should have a good number of cases in his resume, including custody and parenting time cases. Our team of divorce lawyers boasts a lot of experience spanning over 30 years. They have the required skills and knowledge to negotiate local settlements and handle cases that go to trials. They know the right approach to take when preparing subpoenas, exhibits, trial questions and witnesses. The lawyers handle complex issues such as alimony and division of business assets. They work day in day out to ensure the client achieves the best outcome out of the case.
Do not hesitate to call Wall & Wall Attorneys if you are facing a divorce. Our attorneys will work with you in the most convenient way possible to ensure you get the best out of the case. We also work with many legal professions to enhance customer experience. Call us today for a free initial consultation.
About the Author:
Cory Wall has over 28 years experience as a divorce and family law attorney, and is a member in good standing of the State Bars of both Utah and California. Cory aggressively representing his clients in matters including the complex and difficult issues surrounding paternity, child custody, alimony, grandparent rights, property and debt division.
Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law PC
2168 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-441-2388
2168 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-441-2388
