How Do You Find A Family Law Lawyer?
An attorney for legal matters between family members–marriage, divorce, child adoption, custody, domestic disputes–is a “family law” practitioner. Family law attorneys help people navigate the joys of adoption and the pain of divorce; they negotiate the delicacies of prenuptial agreements and wage war in courtrooms for individuals in bitter family feuds. If you need a family law attorney, choose carefully; she will be your advocate in the most personal area of law. Ask for referrals from friends or relatives who have had experience with family attorneys. Insist on actual experience, not just hearsay, when asking for recommendations from people whose judgment you trust. Family law is one area that requires a sympathetic understanding between client and advocate. Consult a lawyer referral service or directory of your state’s bar members. The American Bar Association provides links to area lawyer referral services and state, national and bar associations. Use these links or phone book l
