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Fast-paced lifestyles have thrown different challenges in front of the global urban population. Marriages are found to be breaking apart because couples are increasingly finding it hard to adjust with one another. This is taking a toll on their compatibility and sometimes leads to separation and divorce. When you have to take hard emotional decisions such as divorce, child custody, or property settlement - you have to be little careful in choosing a good attorney who can take care of all legal hassles and ensure that you face minimum trauma.
Looking at recent trends, it has been found that there are a good number of divorce cases in the US. Statistics released by the state governments have shown that the median length for a marriage in the US (in the present day) is just 11 years, with 90% of all divorce cases being settled out of court.
When you head for a separation and feel that its time to choose a divorce lawyer, scanning through the yellow pages is something that's not easy. Since this is one of the most stressful times to go through, you can use the following tips to find a dependable attorney:
* Look for an attorney who specializes in divorce - While you go hunting for a divorce lawyer, just make sure that you find a law firm that specializes in 'family law' cases. If you find an attorney who can substantiate that he/she is a family law specialist, you can be rest assured that the case will be properly handled and a favorable judgment acquired.
* Choose a family law specialist for your particular case - Before you select an attorney, just think whether there are any specific areas of your divorce(or separation) case that might require some additional expertise. If you have children, then your best bet would be hiring a lawyer who has got extensive experience of divorce cases involving child custody and other support issues.
* Personal attributes play an important role - Sometimes in spur of the moment we forget the importance of personal qualities while choosing a divorce lawyer. It always essential that you find an attorney who is someone you like, this would reduce communicational barriers between you and your legal advisor.
