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Family Law Firms that Inspire Me

October 19, 2011 in Collaborative Practice, Family Lawyer with Comments Off

I am always on the look out for inspirational people in Family Law, and a company caught my eye at the recent Family Law Awards in the UK (and as a bynote, I love an industry event that promotes excellence for its clients ). The winner of the Family Law Firm of the year was Family Law in Partnership (flip.co.uk), based in London.  It is a timely recognition for what appears to be an innovative and preferable approach to Family Law.  They have a self professed belief in an “ethical approach to divorce” and state their goal as “helping people move forward with their lives.” It warmed the cockles of my heart to hear a family lawyer talking like that.

I applaud their ethical approach and I believe that if all professionals involved in Family Law follow this lead and act with integrity we can reduce the conflict and negative effects of separation and divorce.

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8 Questions for your First Meeting (and some extra info!)

October 11, 2011 in Divorce Process, Family Lawyer with Comments Off

 

8 QUESTIONS AT YOUR FIRST MEETING

It may seem strange for a lawyer to give advice that would help a meeting go more swiftly, but that could explain why I don’t drive a Mercedes! If you’re preparing for your first meeting with your Family Lawyer, then be prepared to answer the 8 questions below, and get the most out of your meeting (and in a shorter amount of time!)

Although everyone’s circumstances are different, in my experience there are things that I always need to know before I can give clear Family Law advice.  I need to know the full picture, even if your separation or divorce is amicable.

In order to make the best use of your time with your lawyer it is useful to know the types of questions that you are likely to be asked in order that you can prepare your answers to these.

I have found that when people don’t know the answer to some of these questions, I have been unable to give detailed advice and often people need to come back for another appointment once they have all the information.  If you are living outside of Perth, and your lawyer is in Perth, traveling can also be an added cost.

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