If you’ve made the decision to divorce your spouse, then the next step is to find a divorce attorney who can help you through the process. Not all attorneys are equally helpful or reputable, and it’s important to know how you can discern a helpful and supportive firm from one that’s only going to make your life more difficult. Below, we’ll discuss six questions that can be helpful as you meet with a divorce attorney and discuss your options.

At The Fairell Firm, we proudly help all of our clients get the information they need to make informed decisions they can feel confident about. We provide prompt and professional communication and are always here for support and follow-up questions throughout the process. Schedule a consultation with our Atlanta divorce attorneys to tell us more about how we can help, and read on to learn more about why these questions are important.

First and foremost, you’ll want to know if the attorney has handled cases similar to yours. Even if your circumstances don’t involve unusual assets or something out of the ordinary, it’s important to know if an attorney has handled cases like this before. If they have, ask about the outcome and process in general. If they can’t give you a straightforward answer or are dodgy about the results they were able to achieve, you may want to look for another family law firm.

At The Fairell Firm, we’ve handled hundreds of divorce cases and have helped clients navigate complex circumstances with ease. Learn more about our attorneys and their commitment to our clients.

For many people, the most difficult aspect of divorce is simply figuring out what the process will look like and what they’ll need to do to make it through as quickly as possible. Even if you’re simply meeting with a divorce attorney for a consultation, asking what information they need from you can help you frame the conversation productively and reduce the anxiety caused by uncertainty.

We aren’t going to label any of these questions as the most important one you should ask, but learning more about an attorney’s communication style is extremely important. As a client, you deserve to know exactly where your case stands and if there have been any major developments. If an attorney can’t give you a clear or straightforward answer about how they’ll communicate with you, you should take that as a red flag and look elsewhere.

When Joi Fairell founded The Fairell Firm , she wanted to create a firm that was different from the others. While many attorneys were content to update their clients whenever they felt like it (or forget to provide updates and important information for weeks at a time), Joi and the entire team at The Fairell Firm are committed to providing clear and prompt communication every step of the way. We have an easy-to-use portal that provides clients with updates and important information, and we’re never too busy to answer a call or provide our clients with guidance when they need it.

No two cases are exactly the same, so it’s important to know what you can expect in the coming days, weeks, or even months ahead of filing for divorce. Your divorce attorney probably won’t be able to provide you with concrete deadlines right away, but they can help you understand when major developments will occur and what you’ll need to do to prepare for them.

There are a number of costs that can arise as a result of a divorce. The taxes you pay in the next year, for instance, might be different due to selling a home, splitting retirement accounts, and other actions you and your spouse take during the divorce. Of course, you may need to consult with a CPA and other professionals to get concrete answers, but an attorney should at least be able to help you understand the potential ramifications of your decisions.

This is a catch-all question, but it’s one that opens the door to further conversation framed around your specific circumstances. A great divorce attorney will walk you through the next steps if you choose to work with them, as well as provide you with additional information about why their firm is right for you.

At The Fairell Firm, our clients are always our top priority. We take pride in offering helpful guidance and support, and we even offer it completely free of charge in our live Facebook Q&A sessions. Follow our page and look for live sessions each week! You can ask us questions directly in the community chat, or you can message us privately to remain anonymous.

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If you’re ready to start the divorce process or would like to know more about how we can help, please schedule a consultation with our office. No matter what you’re going through, you can count on The Fairell Firm to be your source of support, advocacy, and guidance from start to finish.