Top Houston Divorce Lawyer - Texas Divorce Process Guide
Pick the best Houston divorce lawyer for your needs and interests. Locate the best lawyer in Houston based upon his experience with Texas divorce law, child custody, alimony and equitable distribution of marital assets.
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The minimal requirements for a good Houston divorce lawyer are that he specializes in Texas divorce law, has the kind of case experience you need (whether it involves reconciliation, mediation, settlement or actual divorce trial work).Check to see whether your Houston divorce lawyer has been certified at the state or federal level as a qualified lawyer (American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Bar Association section of Family Law). Next, find out whether he takes continuing legal education in the area of divorce law.
Most important of all, you need to feel comfortable with the competence of the Texas divorce lawyer and his ability to effectively communicate the details of your divorce with you.
The Houston Bar Association, Family Section, is a good source for finding a Houston divorce lawyer .
It is important to put the necessary up-front time and research into selecting the best Houston Texas divorce lawyer you can find. If you choose badly at the start of your divorce process, it may be difficult, costly and in some cases impossible ( to change divorce lawyers, particularly if you get close to an important hearing or to the divorce trial itself.
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Word of mouth is a good starting point for selecting the best Houston divorce lawyer. Ask family, friends and associates about their experiences with a specific divorce lawyer in the Houston area. A divorce lawyer that represents both men and women may be preferred because of the insights gained from the breadth of his/her experience.
If the name(s) of one or more Houston Texas divorce lawyers repeatedly surfaces during your preliminary research, then schedule an initial consultation with that divorce lawyer. The initial consultation should be free.
During the initial consultation you should ask questions such as "how long have you been practicing divorce law (at least 10 years is desirable)? Will you provide references? How much will my divorce cost? What rates do you charge? Do you require a retainer? How does the divorce process work?
Or, you might also ask "what percentage of your practice is dedicated to Texas divorce law (at least 80% is desirable)?" Over the last year, what percentage of your cases settled versus went to trial (settlement of a divorce costs considerably less than a trial)? How long will the divorce take? What role (time, rate) will your paralegal play?
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