Working with a divorce lawyer can help you better understand your rights during the divorce proceedings and ensure you receive a fair settlement. If you're facing a divorce, you can talk to the experienced attorneys at MacVean, Lewis, Sher win & McDermott, P.C. in Middletown, NY, for legal advice surrounding your separation and divorce, child custody issues, and for representation during the divorce process.

Meeting with a divorce lawyer for the first time can seem stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Here are a few tips you can use to help you prepare for your first meeting:

• Share Details About The Divorce: Whether you have been served divorce papers by surprise or you and your spouse have agreed to proceed with the divorce on mutual terms, your divorce lawyer needs to know about the details that led to the decision. Bring any documentation, such as personal letters, emails, or other forms of correspondence to support your side of the story.
• Be Prepared To Share Financial Information: If you have discovered that your spouse is draining your bank accounts or you are concerned about your financial situation as the divorce proceedings begin, talk to your lawyer about your concerns. Disclose who is in charge of finances in your household and how much access you have to bank accounts and monetary assets. This information will help your divorce lawyer make the appropriate recommendations.
• Bring Evidence Of Any Domestic Abuse: If you have medical or hospital records pertaining to injuries you sustained as a result of domestic abuse or even a letter from a mental health professional treating you after a domestic violence incident, bring these documents to your appointment. This will help your lawyer identify the grounds for divorce and better support your case.

If you are ready to schedule a meeting with a divorce lawyer, get in touch with the attorneys at MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C. Call the team at (845) 343-3000 or visit the firm’s website for more information on divorce and other practice areas, including commercial litigation and DWI law.