What does a divorce attorney do?
A divorce attorney performs a number of duties to represent a client facing the dissolution of his marriage. She must collect and interpret relevant information, provide advice and guidance, negotiate, advocate and assist in executing the judgment.IntakeA divorce lawyer interviews her client to learn facts relevant to the case. This usually includes taking a complete personal and financial history of the marriage. If child custody or visitation are in dispute, she will ask about parenting issues as well.Collecting InformationUsing the power of subpoena, if necessary, a divorce lawyer collects information relevant to the case, including bank and investment records, credit card information, tax returns, business records and, if relevant, proof of behavior that may have contributed to the breakdown of the marriage.AdvisingOnce a divorce lawyer has collected and analyzed all relevant information, she is able to advise her client as to a range of reasonable outcomes and to suggest goals for
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