Family Law Lifeline

Posted on August 27, 2008 by John Steele

A client recently asked me whether he should go back to his home to help his wife (this was during a divorce) move some boxes.  I said “no, because based on her history, she may likely accuse you of hitting her, and you could get arrested.”  Guess what happened!

The next morning I was at a bail bond hearing.  Experienced attorneys that focus on family law have seen enough cases to be able to predict what happens in divorces better then a client who is going through their first divorce.  Use that knowledge! Attorneys are not perfect, but they generally have more practical knowledge of divorces.  That is why we get paid to help people through it.

There is no need to blindly listen to your attorney, but you should feel comfortable with taking his or her advice.  Lastly, if you are not comfortable with your attorney’s advice, get a new attorney! Posted on August 27, 2008 by John Steele

A client recently asked me whether he should go back to his home to help his wife (this was during a divorce) move some boxes. I said "no, because based on her history, she may likely accuse you of hitting her, and you could get arrested." Guess what happened!

The next morning I was at a bail bond hearing. Experienced attorneys that focus on family law have seen enough cases to be able to predict what happens in divorces better then a client who is going through their first divorce. Use that knowledge! Attorneys are not perfect, but they generally have more practical knowledge of divorces. That is why we get paid to help people through it.

There is no need to blindly listen to your attorney, but you should feel comfortable with taking his or her advice. Lastly, if you are not comfortable with your attorney’s advice, get a new attorney!

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