Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand. You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.
The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.
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Our Rockford family mediation attorneys have extensive experience in divorce, child support, and child custody mediation. We help you reach an equitable marital settlement agreement and minimize the stress on your family. We pride ourselves on our client communication, excellent customer service, and affordable rates.
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Our Rockford family mediation attorneys have written the following companion article to help you understand the process of divorce mediation. We emphasize how important resolving disputes can be for both parties. Through mediation, both sides can reach an amicable solution and avoid expensive court fees. This can be done with the assistance of a professional mediator.
In this article, our Rockford family mediation attorneys explain the difference between contributions and dissipation when it comes to marital estates. We discuss what assets are typically considered marital and non-marital assets in the eyes of the courts and how the courts differentiate them.
In this article, our Rockford family mediation attorneys discuss Collaborative and Cooperative Divorce in detail.
Similar to divorce mediation, Cooperative and Collaborative divorce allow all parties to potentially resolve disputes that arise in a divorce outside of court. This enables both parties to save time, hassle, and money on attorneys fees. In both of these types of divorce, the parties attempt to reach a settlement without a mediator.