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Your initial consultation with your divorce lawyer is an opportunity to explore your legal options. Get the most out of the meeting by providing your lawyer with the information they need to develop a complete understanding of your situation, identify potential obstacles, and determine the possible outcomes. The steps below will ensure you’re prepared for this critical first meeting. 

Preparing to Meet With a Divorce Lawyer

Identify Your Priorities

divorce lawyerAlmost every divorce involves negotiation, so understanding your own goals puts you in the best bargaining position possible. Before meeting with the divorce lawyer, write down what you’d like to achieve. Would you prefer to keep the marital home? Take possession of a pet? Arrange to share child custody equitably? Being able to describe your goals will help your potential representative develop a strategy and help you set realistic expectations.

Gather Your Financial Documents

Dividing marital assets and debts is often one of the most contentious issues in divorce proceedings. Your attorney will need a thorough understanding of your finances, so collect copies of all your bank statements, including investment or brokerage accounts, as well as statements for your mortgage, credit cards, and other shared and individual debts.

Be Ready to Ask Questions

In addition to concerns about your case, the initial consultation is also your chance to ask questions about the law and the qualifications of your attorney. Find out what percentage of their practice is devoted to divorce law, how many years they’ve been in business, their credentials, and how they prefer to stay in contact with their clients.

 


With nearly 50 years of experience and a commitment to justice, Louis C. Noto has the expertise and compassion to guide you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. This accomplished divorce lawyer has helped clients in Rochester, NY, and surrounding areas clear legal hurdles and achieve their goals. Visit his website for a comprehensive look at his legal services, or call (585) 232-1815 for an initial consultation.

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