It is not unusual to hear people suggest that a good attorney should be like an attack dog, mean nasty and brutish. After all, you want the “other side to pay,” don’t you?
The problem with this approach is that most attorneys are not selectively nice to you and mean to the other party. They are either respectful of all people or disrespectful of all people. What you should seek in a family law matter is an attorney with honesty, integrity, and who can get the process done as soon as possible so you can get on with your life. Look for an attorney you can trust; one that you can get along with; and one who is conscientious about getting work accomplished on time.
