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How can a woman represent me as a father in family court? It is a common question- Is it better to have a man or a woman represent me in family court? The short answer is- It is better to have a competent attorney who cares about your case and will provide you with the kind of representation that you are paying for.
The finalization of your divorce is a moment you have been working toward for some time. It had been a vague point on the horizon throughout a long and difficult process during which you have no doubt learned much about yourself and your ex-spouse. But now that it is final, are you prepared for what lies ahead? Although the finalization is the end of a process as well as the legal end of a marriage, you have no doubt anticipated that it is also a beginning of sorts. There may be some loose ends that need to be tied off in order to ensure that you can move forward deliberately without having to revisit issues that can potentially throw a wrench in your new plans. Below are a few things that I can advise you need to do if they apply to you:
When a person first arrives at an attorney’s office, the first thing on my most people's minds is that they need to find a lawyer, then all of their problems will be solved. The last thing most people think about is that the role that they must play in their own divorce. Your lawyer can only be as effective as you make them. This is a startling statement to many. So take a moment to consider it this way: Who knows your life better than you and your spouse? Who has the most access to information regarding your children and assets? Who has the most to gain and/or lose in this case? In other words, while any good attorney will be vested in a good result in your case, that attorney does not have to live your life the divorce is finalized.
The relationship with your attorney is the most important one you will form during your divorce case. In order to create a scenario in which you can get the best possible result, you must remember that your attorney is not privy to the information and facts that surround your family and the martial relationship. It is your duty to provide this information to your attorney. It is key to discuss what information is relevant and necessary to your case with your attorney. However, this will article will provide some practical advice to get you thinking prior to such conversations. |
by Dorothy Ripka of Cordell & Cordell, P.C.
