After your marriage fails to work, you can decide to dissolve it. It is an overwhelming experience, and you may use a lot of money and time doing so but everyone deserves to be happy. If you get the wrong attorney, the process will drain you emotionally, take a long time, and give you a financial nightmare among other things. When you decide to terminate your marriage, you have to be careful about whom you are choosing to represent you and advocate for your needs. Here are the three steps to help you find a reputable divorce attorney.

1) Determine the Attorney You Need

When choosing an attorney for divorce, consider if he is necessary in the first place. If you can manage to resolve it peacefully with your spouse, that will be better. If kids are involved, you can fill it on your own. Mediation is much cheaper than getting an attorney. Get a good mediator and agree on how you will share the property. Both of you can later file for divorce.

Since you do not want to drain your finances, you can decide to cooperate with your spouse. You can agree if you need a lawyer.

Avoid hasty decisions before you evaluate your financial situation. If you are not in good terms with your spouse and have joint accounts, ensure that the lawyer understands clearly both finance and property laws. If you had entered into a prenuptial agreement before, the lawyer should have a proper experience of handling marital contracts.

2) A-List of Divorce Attorneys

You can have a list of all local divorce attorneys and ask friends to give you references. Since some friends and relatives have gone through the same, ask specific questions about the lawyer they prefer. Know how friendly they are, their experience, how fast they take the case, their terms and conditions, and any other relevant questions.

You can also get a list on the internet. Check their websites and see what people say about them. You can also get referrals from the ABA (American Bar Association). Thanks to technology, you can find a local bar association near your home at the comfort of your sit. If you are in America, go the Page of states and Local bar association and select your state. It will help you get your bar association website. You will get references for reasonable local divorce attorneys.

3) Choosing an Attorney

After compiling a list, decide on your potential attorney. Make a call and initiate an appointment for a consultation. Some will charge you a small fee for consultation others will not. The attorney may ask you some questions and tell you to come with some documents. Ensure that you have all the materials and answers before meeting them.

 When meeting an attorney, you should have a list of questions based on your situation. Enquire about the experience with divorce cases, how often he gets the job per year, and if he is familiar with your spouse. Also, enquire whether he knows the judges who handle such cases. If he sounds unsure when answering the question or hesitates to answer some, you should disqualify him.

You can take notes when interviewing each attorney. Ensure that the one you choose is a person whom you are comfortable to work with. You can consider the cost and agree. You can decide on a flat rate or hourly basis.