Going through a divorce is rarely a smooth process, so your divorce attorney should look out for your interests at every turn. For clients who are new to legal matters or family law, it’s hard to know what to expect from a lawyer and what services they should provide. If you’re in the dark when it comes to divorce attorneys, consider the following guide.

3 Tasks Your Divorce Attorney Should Handle

1. Establish a Strategy

Even the most amicable divorce needs a plan. You likely have certain goals and expectations for the process, and your lawyer should understand and work toward these aims. Don't hesitate to ask your divorce attorney about the strategy they plan to use, and ask to be informed of any changes to this plan as the divorce makes its way through the system.

2. Know What Is at Stake Financially

As one of the first steps in the process, your divorce attorney should speak with your spouse's attorney, and the two should share all financial documents related to your marriage. Full disclosure of the assets and property you own will be essential to the successful legal division of these items. You can help by showing up to the first meeting armed with all paperwork related to your financial affairs and holdings.

3. Keep Settlement Options Open

While we've all seen dramatic courtroom divorces in movies and television shows, most never reach the trial phase. Instead, they are resolved through involved negotiations between each party’s lawyer. Make sure your attorney is willing to talk settlements with opposing counsel. This is often a faster, less messy way of resolving financial disagreements that could hold up your divorce.

If you are facing the end of a marriage, trust the divorce attorneys at Lane, Felix & Raisbeck Co., LPA. For over 30 years, they have been representing clients throughout the Cincinnati, Ohio, area in family law, criminal law, and personal injury matters. You can schedule a consultation by calling (513) 922-7700 or visiting their website.