Research your attorney’s qualifications. Consider whether your attorney specializes in family law or has a general practice. Ask your attorney how many years he or she has been practicing family law. How many trials does your attorney conduct annually? If your attorney never takes any cases to trial, then you should expect your attorney to accept a settlement regardless if it’s fair. Does your attorney have colleagues who can assist during busy times or when your attorney is unavailable due to a scheduling conflict or illness?
