After you have found a divorce attorney that you feel comfortable working with, you will start meeting with him and working on the specifics of your divorce. It is likely that you are feeling overwhelmed with your new life and all that comes along with it. In order to learn the most about your Tampa divorce lawyer and the situation that you are in, there are some questions that you should ask.
General Questions
- What is strategy do you have for my divorce?
- How involved am I allowed to be in the planning strategy?
- How long do you think the process will take?
- What is the best way to get a hold of you, phone or email? Will you charge for this communication?
- What time of day should I try to contact you?
- Who else will be involved in my case?
- Do you have the time needed for my case?
- Can I meet the other lawyers who may be working on my case?
- Based on what you know about the case, how do you think the judge will rule?
- Do you think negotiating and mediating is better than going to trial?
- Will I receive copies of documentation related to my divorce? Is there a fee for them?
- How do you feel about spousal support?
Questions About Fees
- What is the retainer fee?
- How will I be charged?
- Will I be given an itemized statement?
- What is the hourly rate?
- Am I also charged for time spent with secretaries, paralegals, and other lawyers? If so, what is their rate?
- Can I expect additional costs such as process server fees, court filing fees, or others? Are these fees included in the lawyer’s fees or are they separate?
- What do you estimate the divorce costing?
- Is there a way to keep the cost down?
- Will I sign a contract stating the fee arrangement?
For answers to these questions and any others you may have, contact us so we can help.