10 Questions To Ask Your Divorce Lawyer

Divorce can be an incredibly stressful time in anyone's life. Relationships must be reevaluated and redefined, and this process can take a heavy emotional toll on everyone involved. Property and assets must be divided, and if children are involved, decisions must be made regarding custody, visitation rights and times, and child support. During this challenging time, having a skilled divorce lawyer on your side can make all the difference.


If you are preparing for a divorce, it is important to take the time to find a lawyer who will work well for you. The law offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. want to help you navigate this process by giving you 10 questions to ask your divorce lawyer. 

  1. What experience do you have with divorces? How many cases have you handled?
  2. Do you know my spouse and his/her attorney?
  3. Approximately how long do you think it will take to resolve my case?
  4. What experience do you have with negotiating child custody, visitation, and support?
  5. Who else will be working on my case? Can I meet them?
  6. Can I reach you outside of regular office hours in the event of an emergency? What qualifies as an emergency?
  7. Can you provide an estimate for the total cost of the divorce? What might cause the cost to increase? How will you bill me?
  8. Will you allow me to negotiate directly with my spouse?
  9. Will I be kept informed of all the new developments in my case?
  10. Will you ask for my opinion as you plan your strategy?

You will want to ask your potential lawyer many more questions, but these can serve as a great place to start. Remember that you are not required to hire the first divorce lawyer you meet. This is a highly important time in your life and it is crucial that you find a lawyer who will put your needs first. If you're looking for a divorce lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks, we would be happy to help you! 

We understand that each divorce is unique, so we take pride in devising customized strategies for each of our clients. We are not afraid to stand up for the rights of our clients in the courtroom, and we believe that every option should be explored to find a solution that works best for our clients.

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    Lawyers are important especially on times that we have questions regarding legal matters.
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