The most sensitive of situations arise when the law and your family have to cross paths. It’s something everyone wants to avoid, but it’s often unavoidable. Thankfully, finding a family law attorney in Orange County doesn’t have to be a headache. However, there are some important things to keep in mind.
The Type of Legal Situation You are Facing
Every situation is different, and sometimes, a situation can require more than one type of legal expertise. Take your time, sit down, and write out what’s going on. Also write your concerns, worries, and overall anxieties about what’s happening. You will share this with your attorney. This isn’t the time to be embarrassed or shy. Your attorney is ready to fight for you and help smooth out this rough patch in your life. Once you have a list of what characterizes the situation, you can begin to search in Orange County for the right attorney. This brings us to the next consideration.
Use an Attorney in Your County
Because it is so easy to find legal advice on the Internet, you could easily end up clicking on an attorney from another area. While this attorney may be very qualified and have years of experience, you need an attorney in your local jurisdiction. This is because they are going to know the local laws intimately. What is true in one area may not be true in another, and you want the right storehouse of knowledge on your side. So be sure to confine your search to Orange Co.
Sit Down and Talk with Potential Attorneys
There is nothing like a face-to-face conversation to help ease your fears—or confirm your concerns. Things may feel rushed and harried during a family legal crisis, but this is not the time to make a decision over the phone or the Internet. Have a nice, relaxed interview with the potential attorney. If you feel pressured to sign with the attorney, that’s a bad sign. It says the attorney is more concerned with revenue than with you. If you feel comfortable, listened to, and realistically reassured, that may be the attorney for you. However, beware of overly optimistic promises. It’s easy to promise a stranger the world, but impossible to deliver it. Ask follow-up questions until you feel confident. Ask about fees, their experience, and how they think they would proceed.
Even though a legal struggle is not what you want, getting an attorney can be a bright spot along the way. The Law Offices of Saylin & Swisher are ready to fight for you!
