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

 

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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Mediator vs lawyer. What do I need?

You might think it’s a little predictable of me to say that in most instances, you are well served using both, but let me explain why within the context of an amicable divorce or separation.

A mediator is someone who is trained to help you reach an agreement about your divorce and property settlement, arrangements for children and defacto relationship settlements and both parties can use the same mediator.

A lawyer, on the other hand, will give you advice about your entitlements and likely outcomes if the matter went to the Family Court and will provide information and strategies to assist you to reach an amicable settlement. Each party must use a different lawyer.

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“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”
- Winston Churchill -

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