What Questions Will a Divorce Lawyer Ask?

If you are considering meeting with a divorce attorney, you may be wondering what they will be asking you at the initial consultation. Your first meeting is an opportunity for a lawyer to learn about your current situation and what your goals are moving forward. Below are some of the possible questions that could be asked during an initial meeting or phone call.

Are You Separated and Where Are You Currently Living?

A Bucks County family attorney will likely want to know how long you have been married and if you are separated, legally or informally. If a separation is legal, some items may have already been decided, including custody issues or property disputes. But, if the separation is informal, it will have less of an impact on the divorce process.

Part of the conversation could also include where you are currently living. Whether you are living with your spouse or apart and who is living in the family home can influence how the divorce moves forward.

Of course, living arrangements can also be arranged in a certain way because there are children to care for. If you and your spouse have kids, a parenting plan will need to be created. Because child custody and support can be incredibly emotional, they are often the most stressful parts of the divorce process. So, when you speak with an attorney, they will need to know exactly what you want to happen as it relates to child care.

What Do You Want to Have Happen?

It is important for your Bucks County family attorney to know what is a priority for you. Then, they can build the best strategy for your situation. For some individuals, the top priority is to have control of the family home. Others want to control investments. And often child custody trumps property and financial disputes. Whatever your objectives are, an attorney can build the best arguments for your future.

Part of defining what is possible could be taking into account why the marriage is ending. A lawyer may ask what caused the divorce so they can determine if there is the possibility of additional spousal support. This could be applicable if one person spent a lot of funds without their spouse’s consent, if they had a gambling addiction or an extramarital affair, for example.

Preparing a list of your own questions can be helpful too. Family lawyers are available to help individuals navigate emotional and complex issues, such as child custody, division of marital property, spousal support, and more. A consultation is an opportunity to discuss what is possible for your situation, whether you were married for a short or long period of time.

Are you ready to have a consultation with a family lawyer? Whether you are seeking a divorce or an adjustment to your child custody agreement, the family law attorneys at Kardos, Rickles & Hand can help. Our dedicated legal team understands the finer points of family law. There are opportunities to create the life you want. Schedule your consultation today, call 215-968-6602.