Family Law Attorney in Bucks County

Your first meeting with a family law attorney

Client consultations in Philadelphia, Bucks & Montgomery County

The Law Offices of Sandra W. Morris, LLC, encourages our clients to prepare for their first meeting with our firm.  A consultation is like a job interview in which you are the boss.  The family law attorney applies for the position, and you have to make sure that he or she fits your requirements.

It is important to know why you are meeting with family law lawyers in Bucks County, Philadelphia County or Montgomery County before you arrange a consultation.  Make sure that your decision on divorce is final before looking for a potential  family law attorney.  Otherwise, you may spend important meeting time questioning your decision.

Preparing to meet with a family law attorney

Prepare yourself to meet with a prospective family attorney to make sure the process goes smoothly. Some tips include the following:

• Prepare for emotional upset.  Meeting a Montgomery, Philadelphia or Bucks County family attorney can bring up many different feelings.  Your family life is changing, and being upset is normal.
• Prepare a brief summary of your situation.  If divorcing, make sure to note what lead to the divorce and the issues complicating it.  If already divorced, write down the details of your custody or alimony arrangement that need attention.
• Prepare questions.  Do not worry about using the proper legal term, or feel unsure about questioning a lawyer.  Our Bucks County family attorney expects you to have questions, even about our experience and fees.  Nevertheless, it is important that your questions are clear.
• Educate yourself.  The courts handle divorce law and other matrimonial law and family law matters in different ways.  Researching the terms litigation, arbitration, and mediation can help you to understand different methods of handling your case.  Understanding these methods will help you decide on the best way to proceed.
• Bring what you need.  You may not need every important document and deed of personal property for your first meeting.  Ask your family attorney what to bring prior to the consultation.

When you meet with a family law attorney in Philadelphia County, Bucks County or Montgomery County make sure that you get the answers you need to make a hiring decision.  Record his or her answers to your questions if you need to compare them to those of other family law attorneys.

Consult a family attorney today

The Bucks County family law firm of Sandra W. Morris, LLC, handles cases in the Tri-County Area.  We also serve the following locations: