I recently decided to get a new car. I started the process just like I recommend clients shop for a lawyer – I did my research, knew exactly what I needed, and asked questions of experts to make sure I understood the specifics. Then came the hard part: getting a good price.
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What To Pay Your Lawyer For (and what NOT to pay for)
While I may be a lawyer, I am also human, and I understand how difficult it is to budget for something when you don’t actually know how much it will cost. While you may not be able to control the total expense, you can make sure you are informed about what exactly your lawyer will bill you for.
Let’s Talk Money
I have to be honest when I tell you that family court is very much about the money, and if you do not pay attention to it, you may end up losing.
What’s better than a sliding scale?
She said, “I just feel so discouraged. I need help, but I cannot afford to pay what everyone is asking for a lawyer.”
“Let’s talk,” I said, “I’m sure we can get you the help you need.”
The $10,000 Divorce (Time for Truth)
While I understand that good legal services do not come cheap, it does not have to be out of reach. The misconceptions of how much it costs (and should cost) to get divorced deter people from creating the lives they want without ever actually knowing the truth.