Your Attorney

The best way to work with your attorney is to empower yourself by understanding the divorce process in your state.  Don’t ever assume that your attorney will take care of everything.  Not only are you the boss when you hire an attorney, but you are the one who has the most to gain or lose.  […]

Is Your Lawyer’s Bill Too High?

HALT has just released its latest Citizens Legal Guide, Is Your Lawyer’s Bill Too High? How to Avoid (and Resolve) Fee Disputes. www.halt.org Halt’s collection of self-help law articles is bigger thanks to a new collaboration with Nolo.com.

Minimize Legal Activity

During your divorce you want to avoid any legal activity that is unnecessary.  You need to advise your divorce attorney to do the minimum required in order to protect you. Some attorneys practice “motion churning” to run up your bills.  Don’t let your attorney get away with this!