{"id":2212,"date":"2019-08-08T00:00:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T00:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=2212"},"modified":"2023-04-26T14:47:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:47:35","slug":"building-your-divorce-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.com\/building-your-divorce-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Your Divorce Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>Divorce comes about in many different ways.\u00a0 Whether you initiated the divorce, together you and your spouse decided divorce was the right choice, or you were blindsided by your spouse\u2019s unilateral decision to divorce, now that you are divorcing you need to build your divorce team.\u00a0 Some of this can be done with the assistance of your divorce lawyer.\u00a0 Building other parts of the team, however, require some conscious, proactive decision making on your part.\n<h2>Building Your Divorce Team: Finding the Right Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, having the right divorce attorney is essential to building your divorce team.\u00a0 But how does one find the \u201cright lawyer.\u201d\u00a0 As a starting point, you should find a lawyer that you feel comfortable with.\u00a0 Any lawyer can file the necessary paperwork to begin divorce proceedings.\u00a0 However, if you are not comfortable with your lawyer, how will you be able to trust their judgment?\u00a0 Divorce is often fraught with emotion. \u00a0The stress associated with changes in one\u2019s living situation, the financial strain of funding a divorce, the perception of judgment from family and friends can all contribute to feeling overwhelmed.\u00a0 When you have to make decisions about your future, you may need the objective thoughts of your attorney when assessing a proposed settlement or other course of action.<\/p>\n<p>You also want an attorney who has family law experience.\u00a0 You may be very comfortable with your sister\u2019s best friend, who happens to be a personal injury attorney.\u00a0 However, if your sister\u2019s best friend doesn\u2019t have experience in family law, your comfort level with her is probably not enough.\u00a0 Questions to ask a potential divorce attorney include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What percentage of your practice is family law?<\/li>\n<li>How much experience do you have with divorce cases?<\/li>\n<li>How many of your cases settle without a trial?<\/li>\n<li>Can you describe your billing process?<\/li>\n<li>Are you familiar with my spouse\u2019s attorney?<\/li>\n<li>What do you think of mediation?<\/li>\n<li>Is your firm able to handle a collaborative divorce?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finding the right divorce lawyer is an essential first step in building your divorce team.\u00a0 There is nothing wrong with interviewing several attorneys before making a decision.\u00a0 Another thing to consider is who else will be working on your case.\u00a0 Some family law practitioners work solo, while others have a team of paralegals and case managers who also work on the case.\u00a0 There are pros and cons to both approaches.\u00a0 The important thing is for you to understand the approach your attorney will take.<\/p>\n<h2>Building Your Divorce Team: Other Divorce Professionals<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on your specific situation, you may need one or more of the following additional divorce professionals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Forensic accountant<\/li>\n<li>Financial planner<\/li>\n<li>Parenting professionals<\/li>\n<li>Business valuation experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each divorce is different, so the experts needed in one divorce may not be the experts needed in another.\u00a0 For example, sometimes one spouse hides assets.\u00a0 The professional needed to track down hidden assets wouldn\u2019t be used in every case, only those where hiding assets is suspected.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on whether you are seeking a collaborative divorce or are taking a more traditional approach will dictate whether you and your spouse pay for a single set of exerts or each pay for your own experts.\u00a0 It is a good idea to talk to prospective divorce attorneys to see what experts they may thin you need for your divorce.<\/p>\n<h2>Building Your Emotional Divorce Team<\/h2>\n<p>Your emotional divorce team is also important.\u00a0 While your legal team will take care of the legal divorce, coming to terms with your divorce emotionally is an entirely separate matter.\u00a0 In some cases, you have done the work for your emotional divorce already.\u00a0 In other cases, you may struggle with your emotional divorce for months or even years after the marriage is legally over.<\/p>\n<p>Take some time to consider who you want on your emotional divorce team.\u00a0 Close and supportive friends are a good start.\u00a0 But also consider talking to a professional, such as a therapist, to help you through your emotional journey.\u00a0 You may be surprised at the feelings that a divorce evokes in you.\u00a0 It is a good idea to start building your divorce team for when you need them.<\/p>\n<h2>Do You Need a Divorce Attorney?<\/h2>\n<p>If you need a divorce attorney, contact the firm of\u00a0<a href=\"\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fait &amp; DiLim<\/a>a.\u00a0 Our firm focuses exclusively on family law issues.\u00a0 We look forward to working with you to resolve your legal issues so you can move forward with your life.\u00a0 Contact us to schedule a consultation at (301) 251-0100. \u00a0We maintain offices in Rockville and Frederick to serve your needs.\u00a0 After discussing your situation, we can identify potential professional divorce team members to assist in achieving your goals for your divorce.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Divorce comes about in many different ways.\u00a0 Whether you initiated the divorce, together you and your spouse decided divorce was the right choice, or you were blindsided by your spouse\u2019s unilateral decision to divorce, now that you are divorcing you need to build your divorce 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