Any local recommendations for lawyers that are skilled at representing men in divorce?
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Divorce Lawyer Recommendations
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Last: 9 yr ago by ksp
Celeste King has been great to me. I phrase it that way because sadly if you have kids you will have to deal with your attorney for many years to come. Best of luck!
Larry Catlin
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Robbie Neal
will the divorce take place in Brazos County, if not you may be better served by an attorney who practices in the county it will be adjudicated - if in the Houston or surrounding areas my email address is in profile and I know someone caring, honest, and competent who works that area and lives outside of Hempstead. He has been willing to meet at home to mitigate travel time into Houston.
spend the time and money to meet with several
ask good questions, be mindful of answers, perhaps taking notes
have a list of issues you believe of concern or priority
it is likely there are assumptions you have about divorce that are not correct/realistic
never needed to hire one, have ridden shotgun on a few
spend the time and money to meet with several
ask good questions, be mindful of answers, perhaps taking notes
have a list of issues you believe of concern or priority
it is likely there are assumptions you have about divorce that are not correct/realistic
never needed to hire one, have ridden shotgun on a few
Call Andrea James in Bryan. She does family law in B-CS and Houston. Be prepared to listen to what you need to hear and not what you want to hear.
Catlin did mine and was terrific. He's not cheap by any definition. But he's one of a very few that is board certified in family law (I believe Anne Cofer is another). Those two handle a ton of divorces in Brazos County (frequently representing the opposing parties).
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Larry Catlin
Sorry, OP.
From what I have heard Catlin is better for men than women. I have also heard that if you have any sin in your life prepare to get lectured, Baptist style.
quote:I would disagree with the lecture part. I didn't experience anything like that at all with Catlin, and I'm far from perfect.
From what I have heard Catlin is better for men than women. I have also heard that if you have any sin in your life prepare to get lectured, Baptist style.
I would say the key to any lawyer client relationship is honesty, be honest with your lawyer. If they lecture you it is because your behavior more than likely is damaging or potentially damaging to your case. Have realistic goals and expectations and be prepared to have your life examined under a microscope. Lawyers, no matter what their skill and experience levels can only work with the cases they are given, give them all of the facts and do your best to follow the advice they give.
quote:I definitely agree with this!
I would say the key to any lawyer client relationship is honesty, be honest with your lawyer. If they lecture you it is because your behavior more than likely is damaging or potentially damaging to your case. Have realistic goals and expectations and be prepared to have your life examined under a microscope. Lawyers, no matter what their skill and experience levels can only work with the cases they are given, give them all of the facts and do your best to follow the advice they give.
What should I expect to spend in the divorce process for representation?
quote:5k-infinity depending on the case
What should I expect to spend in the divorce process for representation?
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I vote we don't use someone else's going through a tough time to entertain ourselves.
A hidden cost of getting a divorce is that in many cases it pushes back retirement plans several years.
Budget minimum $3,000. Depending on mediation and children, costs will increase. Try to get as much figured out with the insignificant other before mediation.
Another vote for Larry Catlin.
Anne & Larry charge at least $250 per hour.
Anne Cofer
quote:Pitbull right here! She will make you sorry you are on the other side of the stick here
Anne Cofer
Even if you don't end up hiring them, I believe that any attorney you even consult with (ie, have a one-hour meeting to discuss your situation) about your case cannot represent your ex. Maybe something to consider if you think this could get ugly.
quote:He's right. The attorney will be "conflicted out" as the presumption is they will have learned sensitive information about your side of the case that could be used against you.
Even if you don't end up hiring them, I believe that any attorney you even consult with (ie, have a one-hour meeting to discuss your situation) about your case cannot represent your ex. Maybe something to consider if you think this could get ugly.
Jack Dillard was mine and he was excellent. Others mentioned here are often too busy to give the time of day, and they charge too much.
quote:If you have no kids and no money you are right, if you have kids and have some money then you are wrong.
and they charge too much.
But again if you don't love your kids or your money you are right. All about your perspective I suppose.