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Need an Alabama Divorce Lawyer? Ask These 9 Questions to Find Out
Posted on 11. May, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Maybe you are facing divorce, and you are not sure whether you need a lawyer to represent you. You could represent yourself. Of course, representing yourself would save you lawyer’s fees. But, you don’t want to be taken advantage of and you want to make sure you get a fair result. In fact, if you [...]
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The Style of Your Divorce Lawyer: The Lamb, the Pit Bull and the Fox
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
I am frequently asked by prospective divorce clients if I will be aggressive… or a pit bull… or a shark. They phrase it differently. But, many folks facing divorce think that what they need is the most aggressive divorce lawyer in Alabama (or whatever jurisdiction they happen to be in).
In my years of divorce practice [...]
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Can I Change Lawyers?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Yes, ultimately it is your decision to work with the lawyer you choose. But, you should understand that switching lawyers in the middle of the case can (and likely will) costs you more money and may lead to delays in getting the case to trial as the new lawyer has to get up to speed.
You [...]
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Are the fees I pay my divorce lawyer deductible?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Only those fees paid to your divorce lawyer that are directly attributable to tax advice and/or related to the production of taxable income (such as alimony) can be deducted.
You may want to ask your lawyer at the conclusion of the case if she can give you a breakdown of what portion of the fee you [...]
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What will my divorce cost?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
This is a question you should ask your lawyer at the initial consultation. If you are working for a lawyer that charges fixed fees like our firm does (also known as flat fees), then they can tell you exactly what the fee will be. But, even if you are working with a lawyer that charges [...]
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How should I choose a lawyer to represent me in my divorce?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Choosing the right lawyer is vital to the satisfactory resolution of your divorce or family law case. In my opinion, there are a number of things that you ought to consider. In fact, I dedicate an entire chapter to this topic in my upcoming book on divorce in Alabama.
For this article, I just want to [...]
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Can I bring someone with me to meet with my lawyer?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Many of our clients ask whether or not they can bring a friend or a relative with them to the meeting with me. This is usually not a good idea.
The conversations that a lawyer and client have with one another are generally confidential. However, if another person is present during those conversations, it loses its [...]
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Can one lawyer represent both of us?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
No, it is a conflict of interest for one lawyer to represent both sides in a divorce. It is not unusual for one lawyer to draft the divorce documents for an uncontested divorce and there not be a second lawyer involved, but understand that such a lawyer has an ethical obligation to protect the interests [...]
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9 Questions to Ask the Divorce Lawyer (Before You Write the Check)
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Selecting the lawyer that will represent you is one of the most important decisions that you will make in your divorce case. You should try to find a lawyer who is skilled, competent, and who regularly handles family law and divorce cases. Seek someone who is responsive and willing to communicate with you throughout the [...]
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Preparing for a Divorce: Step 1 – Find a Wise Guide
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
This post will be the first in a series that addresses the steps to take when it becomes apparent that a divorce may be imminent. Understand that I am not encouraging divorce. I am, however, encouraging you to protect your interests and make prudent preparations if a divorce is going to take place.
Step 1: Find [...]