Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Divorce Lawyer

After you've made the difficult decision to end your marriage, your next important decision is choosing a divorce lawyer who will obtain the best results for you and your family. "When choosing a doctor or a surgeon to perform a complicated medical procedure, a patient looks for a doctor not only with the requisite expertise but also one with a good bedside manner," says Felicia R. Meyers, partner, Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP. "By asking the right questions of a potential attorney and getting a feeling that your personalities mesh, you can likewise increase your chances of getting an outcome that sets you up to thrive in your new, post-marriage life."

The following five questions can help you determine if a potential attorney is a good fit:

1. Have you handled cases like mine before?

via Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Divorce Lawyer From Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers.