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06 May, 2024 by Brysen partridge
They most biased and sexist mediator you can ever use. Fathers beware he will do anything to help the mother in any case without hesitation, which shows how this state treats and views fathers.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Jake litchfield
29 Mar, 2024 by Quanye wwest
06 May, 2024 by Brysen partridge
They most biased and sexist mediator you can ever use. Fathers beware he will do anything to help the mother in any case without hesitation, which shows how this state treats and views fathers.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Jake litchfield
29 Mar, 2024 by Quanye wwest
01 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Laziest attorney on earth. Jaime charges for time that she has no proof of. She files paperwork incorrectly. She's drunk on the job. She cancels constantly. She does not answer phone calls. She inherited from her mom and dad and thinks that she doesn't have to earn her way to success. Spoiled foolish girl. Do not use her as an attorney. She's even refered me to her friends during the divorce to try to make her reality friends money . She even denied payments and told people that clients are not paying her. Total fraud and needs to get investigated. Nothing more to say. Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible
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14 Mar, 2024 by Kyle
She did all of the final documentation completely opposite of what my ex and I agreed upon. Even my ex was insulated by my attorneys stupidity (Jaime Topham) . She copied someone else's documentation and put my name on it. She charged me $4,000 to do everything wrong, in which we didn't find out for weeks after the documentation was officially through the legal system. She even admitted showed up drunk.
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03 Mar, 2024 by Patti kimball
Waist of time and money… not even one star… not for the clinic at all.. wouldn’t even listen to my story… sad just sad…
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19 Feb, 2022 by Nichole “bunk dawg” hernandez
Johnathan Pace is a joke. There is nothing ethical about his representation. He is not there th defend you or your rights. Especially in juvenile court. He is not understanding. He is not there for anything other than to get paid. He should have been disbarred a long time ago.
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20 Apr, 2020 by Mandie
Jonathan handled my divorce case and I felt he did a wonderful job. He answered my questions and met with me when needed. He was kind and supportive and even spoke with my now ex husband. He discussed with him the terms of our agreement and we were able to settle thanks to Jonathan. He was great in my opinion! Through a hard time in my life he helped me.
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03 Mar, 2020 by Haydee jacome
Jonathan Pace has been the only lawyer, open-minded enough to hear me, allow me to express myself and is a true advocate for his clients. His legal assistant MB is articulate, thorough and accurate. I never thought I would say I love a law practice, but I do love this one. They are amazing!!!
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11 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
Negotiating the family court system is something i never wanted to do. I can’t imagine anyone being prepared for such a gut wrenching experience. With that being said Charles Ahlstrom helped me through the process and guided me to put my best foot forward at every step. I would recommend Charles to anyone needing a great lawyer to help through such a painful time. Charles was always upfront with me on my position. My situation turned out good and that’s pretty great considering it was divorce and custody case. I was very grateful to have Charles with me through the courts Charles and Kellie make a great team and work together to supply answers and put some of the tension at ease. I sympathize with anyone going through family courts but it’s important to be going in with someone you can trust.
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26 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
Our case was given to Mr. Ahlstrom when our previous lawyer passed & this turned out to be the biggest mistake of our lives!! He called us 3 days before our court date & asked why we hadn't sent him a response to the documents that he sent us regarding the upcoming court date....we didn't received said documents until after he called us asking why we hadn't responded to them. The stack of documents he sent us (3 days before court) were as thick as an Ogden phone book & then he said that he needed us to write a response to this stack of documents by the next morning so that he could file it with the court in time! My wife sat up until 4am writing our response to said documents & sent our response to Charles. We were then charged several hundred dollars for his paralegal to type our response verbatim what my wife had written!! We ultimately lost custody & thousands of dollars to Mr. Ahlstrom...who literally did nothing he said he was going to do!! Worst experience with a lawyer ever!
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06 Jul, 2018 by Rebecc
I am a current client of Charles. My niece is going through a hard time with an adoption overturned. We are lucky to have Charles and Kellie at Sentinell. We are waiting patiently and working towards an outcome that we have faith will be in our favor. We appreciate all their hard work and assistance during this time.
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08 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Mark Wiser, might talk the talk and making you believe that he will defend you and will on a few “written” responses, leading you to believe he has your back, but when it comes down to it and when you need him the most. He CAVES like a WET NOODLE. NOT the man you want to take to a gun fight or war because he is cahoots with the enemy and $$
He is unorganized,, scatter, and can’t keep his cases straight let alone be on top of yours.
His best quality is making sure his invoice and billing are sent out on time.
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18 May, 2018 by Bradley
If you are looking for a law firm that will represent you with high integrity, professionalism, and transparency, I highly recommend Wiser & Wiser. I used a different firm before switching to Wiser and Wiser. I am extremely grateful I made the switch. Not only do they have an extraordinary level of legal knowledge and detail, the Wisers also have a keen understanding of the analytical, strategic, and political landscape of legalese.
I have also been impressed with their team approach and how they work concurrently to ensure there are no gaps in casework. I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude for this law firm that has restored my confidence in the legal system. I strongly endorse and recommend Wiser & Wiser for the most critical and complex cases at the highest level.
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03 Dec, 2017 by Dan kitches
I have never been so happy hiring any professional. Scott and Mark are true professionals! they really came though for me. They kept my family together and this was for the best interest of the kids. I can't thank them enough! I highly recommend .my case seemed like a very up hill battle and justice prevailed! Feel free to email me if you have any question.
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10 Sep, 2021 by Willis
Never available, dealt primarily with her receptionist. I lost everything thanks to this attorney. I was unable to even recover my personal belongings. I would be surprised if she even remembered me or anything about my case.
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22 Feb, 2021 by Becky
K. Barton was the worst decision I made during my divorce. Not only is K. Barton ineffective counsel, she is incompetent. She created a procedural nightmare. She waived my rights to alimony, child support, temporary orders. Now I am paying back child support to a deadbeat dad, and my children were living with me! I cannot undo what she has done. She should be disbarred.
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28 Mar, 2018 by Julia
Kara represented me after my ex-husband stopped paying alimony and child support. She is very no-nonsense and got right to work. I was awarded a fair settlement which I know that I would not have gotten if I had not had her help. She is smart and fair and will do her best to keep her cost under control as no one wants to go back to court.
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23 Jan, 2023 by Jesse
Matthew was able to resolve my ticket.
I highly recommend him.
We ended out entering a Plea and Abeyance which proved best option. 6 months and I had now record of the ticket.
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16 Dec, 2022 by Alexander
Thank you for your professionalism and knowledge. Your help is very much appreciated.
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23 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
I retained Matt for two reasons, his prices were reasonable and I was broke. To make a long story short, in a divorce with no assets, the entire process, including sitting down with my ex and her lawyer on three separate occasions, absolutely nothing was accomplished. In the end I went from being a FT father to seeing my kids on wednesday and every other weekend. Matt argued for nothing in my defense, and that worked out just the way you would assume it would...I got screwed. In the end we paid for a 3rd party to do the work (for 200.00) that Matt should have done. Still can't figure out how a guy like this keeps his license and makes a living at what he does....some people were born to work in food service, Matt should be one of them...
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11 Jun, 2015 by Cathy
I met with Mr. Hanks seeking assistance in obtaining alimony that my ex-husband had not paid for several months. His counsel to me was to write a letter requesting the behind payments, when I received no reply he also sent a letter of request, again no reply. This was my first insight into Mr. Hanks ethics and moral code....while he represented me in this case, he treated all involved with dignity....offering the opportunity for my ex to bring the balance due before going into court. I again was impressed with the due diligence that Mr. Hanks and his assistant performed in representing my request, at the same time conferring with my ex-husband to give him the opportunity to resolve the payment issue before going before the judge.
In all of my conversations with Mr. Hanks, I felt a genuine sense of respect , a confidence in his abilities and knowledge of my matter, and a integrity of character that is far too often missing. I would recommend James B. Hanks without any hesitation!!
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14 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
When my grandfather passed away, Mr. Hanks helped us file the appropriate documents to get my grandfather's estate out of probate. He helped us quickly and efficiently. We were so grateful for his kindness and expertise at that difficult time. He is an excellent attorney.
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19 May, 2013 by Anonymous
This was the worst experience of my life. He was over priced, having his paralegal do the majority of the work which was mostly reading over what I wrote and putting into a template (i.e. had no value). He would call me up randomly and discuss things unrelated to the case and bill me for it. He did not seem to care or put effort into my case and reviewed it on the way to court with little to say at court. If anything, he seemed to give fuel and power to the other attorney and reiterated what was already written. I was ill advised and seemed worse off having hired him.
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13 Jun, 2018 by Thomas matthew
Utah law does allow for an annulment, but it is very challenging and very rarely granted. They are complex cases and the rules are very precise on what is allowed for annulment.
I had a complex issue that I strongly believed constituted an annulment vs a divorce. Justin Ashworth conferred with me directly on multiple occasions and advised at the onset of the case that this would be a challenge and that there is no guarantee the Judge would grant an annulment and possibley make me choke down a divorce. I was worried as the Judge advised on preliminary hearing that he had never granted an annulment and wondered why a divorce would not apply., Justin Ashworth did his research in case law, conferred with me in person to obtaini exhibits and listen to my story. He developed a game plan on how to proceed throughout the process. Practiced with me and put together the case.
Justin Ashworth was able to eloquently answer that question the Judge had asked why an annulment and not divorce. I was granted my annulment. This was indeed a challenging case and I am very pleased will the patience, professionalism work that Justin Ashworth provided. I hope I never have to use him again but if I had another family law issue, I definitely would not hesitate to use him again.
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15 Mar, 2018 by Mark
I paid him $2500 initially to look into any appeals available to concerning a DCFS support decision affecting my daughter. Decision was made by an "administrative law judge" without a notice or opportunity to appear. There is a reason this clown doesn't have an office or a way to contact him - he doesn't want to be found. When I attempt to fire him for doing virtually nothing my certified mail to his website address was returned as non-deliverable. I filed a complaint with the Utah State Bar and he made false statements and submitted bogus billing charges mostly for "internet searches" at $225 an hour. Lazy and incompetent!
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02 May, 2017 by Anonymous
Before hiring Justin, I had hired another attorney (Ste... Ch.........). That attorney (Ste... Ch.........) was the worst attorney. The moment I hired Justin, I could see the differences and the progress in my divorce case. He is the ultimate professional. He answered my questions in detail. He returned my call every time.
He is very knowledgeable and understands your situations very well.
He is simply outstanding. I would recommend anyone to him for the divorce matter.
A+ to this attorney.
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29 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
Used my case and me as a guinea pig for his lack of knowledge. Then because he did know what to do.. He Lied to me!
One of the worst experiences of my life was hiring him!
Should be disbarred!
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20 Feb, 2020 by Jackie
I am working with Mr. Webster. And after three lawyers, I can honestly say I have found a human lawyer! He is very down to earth, he explains things in terms I can understand. He never makes me feel more stressed out (than I already am-no one likes having to find a lawyer) and always is available to communicate at a moments notice. He can look at a great deal of information and give you a great summary very quickly. Thank you John.
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23 Feb, 2017 by David
I've been working with John webster for several months now on a custody case and he was absolutely awesome. He was always quick to respond to any questions I had and was 100 percent always on my side. I have dealt with one other attorney that just wanted me to give up it seemed like. John was not like that. He fought and fought and put up with my constant emails and questions. We ended up settling in mediation instead of it having to drug out for evaluation and I accredit that to John. I would recommend him to anyone. I couldn't have been more satisfied.
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28 Apr, 2024 by Robert larsen
Roy Cole thinks he's a big strong guy that likes to intimidate women. Big child. Deserves the worst! Obese piece of garbage.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Ali valdez
06 Mar, 2024 by Chris clark
So we hired Roy to help my husband with something. We went to court the first time and Roy did nothing to defend my husband. NOTHING! my husband paid him $2200 to hire him and that was all he owed. Well we the went to court the 2nd time and Roy AGAIN did nothing to defend my husband with a case we had.
He would say, “ I will take care of you , don’t worry. I will help you. “. He didn’t take care of anything. He just kinda shrugged his shoulders like oh well.
We went to court again to appeal something and the judge told my husband that he would let him get rid of what he had going. Well everything was ok. Well the Roy emailed my husband and said the he owed $750 dollars for extra work that he went above and beyond to get the outcome we did. And then he told my husband that, “I cannot control the judge.” He said if we do not pay him he will take us to small claims court, get a judgement on him and take it from you, the choice is yours. He never said a word about my husband having to pay more. I will never recommend anyone to him.
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22 Apr, 2024 by Erin hazard
The worst of the worst!! If you’re looking for a competent Special Master, RUN in any other direction!! Catherine will refuse to make actual rulings, despite giving herself deadlines, and instead will just keep playing games with her clients and have the exact same conversations on repeat over and over and over again for literal months on end (while billing you for every minute of her time to do so) without ever ruling on anything. She’ll hold your rulings hostage until you pay her never-ending bills, but then when you pay her bills, she’ll still refuse to issue an actual ruling. She is a single mother who favors single mothers and picks sides. She is incapable of remaining a neutral party, but doesn’t have the integrity or honesty to dismiss herself from the case when it is blatantly clear that she is absolutely not neutral. She doesn’t have the basic competency to understand what her role as a Special Master even is, let alone perform her role. Instead of simply looking at existing court orders and the Parenting Plan and ruling according to what those documents say, she tries to insert her own opinions into her decisions and tries to change the Parenting Plan to fit what her opinions are instead of what the parties have previously stipulated to. The only time you will receive actual rulings from her will be after you’ve had to file a petition to have her removed from your case after waiting for literal months with still no rulings from her, all while continuing to play her games and pay her never-ending bills (at which point she’ll get petty and finally issue a ruling which is completely down in the weeds and simply petty and blatantly a vindictive personal attack for damaging her ego by requesting to have her removed from your case). Catherine is nothing short of an absolute nightmare to work with and if you’re considering hiring her, RUN in the other direction as fast as you can!! Cannot say enough negative about our entire experience with her from beginning to end.
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18 Mar, 2024 by The ar rn
Would not recommend.
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23 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
She did nothing for my divorce and got owned by my ex's attorney. My ex made over 300k a year, she got me 1640. He didn't even pay that.
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24 Nov, 2023 by Lisa langdoc
This woman made me lose my then 8 yr old daughter to dcfs in moab. I feel like she just threw my case. Ive never been so furious or disappointed in all my life.
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17 Jun, 2023 by Mike herrick
Filed dor bankruputcy.She took $1800 from me. Never filed. Never heard from her again. Since 2011. Glad i made her car payment
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06 Apr, 2023 by C boyd
Nepotism and dishonesty defines these people. Avoid them.
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15 Feb, 2024 by Chelsey feldman
I worked with Kevin Tanner through my employer's legal insurance program. I reached out to him for a consultation on a car accident settlement with an insurance company. In just 30 minutes, he gave me valuable advice that enabled me me settle the claim for a very fair payment from the insurance company. He was also very honest in his recommendations and did not try to upsell me on expensive services I didn't need for my situation.
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20 Dec, 2023 by Christian knighton
Attorney Karra Porter said she would send a gramma request to get a 911 call and other police records for our family. After a month or two I called back to follow up and her paralegal stated that they had forgot to do it due to a family emergency but that they would definitely still do it. After another month or so I called back to see if there were any updates and was not called back. Over a period of close to 4-6 months they have not returned my phone calls or voicemails. At one point the receptionist told me that Karra would call me back the next day and she did not. If they were not interested or willing to look into this I would have found another attorney. But both Karra and her paralegal said they would do this for me and they did not; or if they have done it they have not given me any updates. Due to this delay we have now passed the 1 year mark of my family member’s passing and may not be able to hold the city accountable if there was in fact any neglect of duty. I believed that Karra was sincere in her willingness to help out my family but due to either her failure to act or failure to inform us of any actions taken, she has done our family more harm than if she would have simply declined.
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22 Oct, 2023 by Louis ossola
Tanner Lenart did an outstanding Job in representing us to get our Liquor License for our new business on time and a 100% completed. I would recommend this firm to anyone. Very professional and very timely in all matters.
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29 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
TR or T.R. Morgan is currently involved in a child abuse scheme. After his fall as a Commissioner for misconduct, he started representing a family member of mine in 2022. There have been so many shady things going on, and I don’t know what to do. TR has been helping to cover up child abuse, committed by “his client whom he zealously represents” against children, and he represents them trying to make the other parent guilty of his client’s crimes. It is so sad to watch this unfold. Do I report the abuse I have witnessed? Do I put my own family in jail? I know in the end TR will go to jail, but he will come after if I speak up.
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16 Sep, 2022 by Leilani
TR is a fantastic advocate. He knows the ins and outs of family law, and is a zealous advocate for his clients. I appreciate all the hard work he does!
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03 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
I was looking around for help with a case against my ex. TR gave me a bunch of information and advice. If I end up having to go to court, I want him representing me!
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01 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
I didn't even comprehend before I had Sarah represent me that an attorney could be so terrible. She does way more harm than good. I was completely transparent with her, went into detail about everything. She listens and nods, as if it's all sinking in. She had my case for months and right before we are scheduled to talk to the judge she told me I didn't have a case. My ex is a diagnosed sociopath. She had no clue about parental alienation and she's a family law attorney. IMO she shouldn't even have a law license.
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02 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
Sarah advised me many times to do things that ended up causing more harm than good and just cost more money. She was not able to handle the stress of my case and had a hard time “winning” on any level. When I confronted her with my concerns, she was rude, condescending and belittling. I would not reccomend her to anyone.
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18 Nov, 2017 by Ethan
Was in a lengthy custody battle and just in general with my sons mother we were never married. Throughout Sarah and her assistant were there every step of the way even at one point I was granted full temporary custody as a man in Utah that happens very little. She's a truly caring person that will give you your money's worth. Utah needs to be better about enforcing law and about realizing sex is just that and has no bearing on who is better for a child. In reality both are best separate or not cause at times one or the other may not be the better parent. For a situation so complex Sarah is a good person to have to help you through it.
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12 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Even though Jim could not represent me for the case I was involved in, he sat with me and answered my (million) questions and helped me make sense of all the legal speak/terms/etc. People doing things out of the goodness of their heart to help someone they don’t even know is rare these days, but that’s exactly what Jim did for me today and I appreciated it more than he’ll ever know
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13 Apr, 2017 by Joseph
I was referred to Harward through my employer's assistance program. I saw negative reviews, but calling Harward a criminal or saying a 10 year old could do better sounds like a bitter customer writing from the wrong place. Also, the assistance program referral was supposed to give me a decent discount (I can't prove $250 is decent, as I suspect their normal rate is $265. But either way, it's not lower than many other lawyers). So I continued, not knowing where else to turn.
Jim counselled me to petition to modify my divorce decree because it was a mess. This was an exaggeration (he would later focus on just one thing), but I'm glad he talked me into fighting. Considering my financial situation, Jim agreed to a low retainer and a low monthly payment.
We tried to arrange mediation, but after some back and forth, Jim determined it was not going to work and opted to go straight for the petition to modify.
When Amy sent me the first draft of the petition, it was practically useless; fixing very little of the "mess". When I asked Jim about it, he said that crafting the petition was like sculpting a statue: start with a block and refine it through several rounds (or something like that). I now think it's more likely that Amy was given the task of writing the petition without being provided the information she needed. This happened again later with the drafting of our objection to an order to show cause.
While working through the petition to modify with Amy, I often had to fix typos in and omissions from the legal document (one in particular was about my income and could have ruined the whole case).
During one meeting I called with Jim, we discovered that the opposing party had filed an order to show cause against me. Why weren't they aware of this? Why hadn't they notified me? (This happened again when I called about something else and they informed me that a court date and mediation had been scheduled - I shouldn't have to call to find out.)
We filed a counter order to show cause and I again felt that I was doing more of the work than I should have to. They provided the legal know-how, but I was the one providing the arguments and proofreading. Maybe I'm thinking of a different price bracket, but I think the lawyer should be doing that.
With the counter order and petition in place, Jim felt that the commissioner would dismiss the case in favor of mediation. With this reassurance, I forgot about it until my calendar sent a reminder the day of the hearing. I called Harward to make sure it was off and they notified me that it was not. I needed to be there.
At the hearing, Jim pulled me aside and asked if the other party had been calling the shots and I had been going along with it. It turns out this was to be his argument. In the hearing, Jim used his argument and said we just need to go to mediation. The commissioner sided with the opposing party based on an exaggerated claim that had nothing to do with the law (but at least they HAD an argument). So in that hearing, Jim and Commissioner Luhn both ignored the divorce decree and the counter order to show cause that Amy and I had worked so hard on. The counter was essentially a waste of time and money (though it shouldn't have been).
Afterward, Jim tried to convince me that we got what we wanted. We would file an objection and take it to the judge after mediation. But he didn't tell me we only had 14 days to object and the commissioner's recommendation was a COURT ORDER until a judge overturns it.
This was when I decided to end my relationship with Harward. I found that the other negative reviews were accurate. Jim's friendly and reassuring, but doesn't follow through. He exaggerates. He didn't fight for me in the hearing (despite the prep work we did). They didn't know/didn't tell me important information. Jim tries harder to work his clients than the legal system.
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16 Sep, 2024 by S a
This firm is absolutely incompetent, in particular Mark Swan who has made multiple excuses as to why the work we hired him to do a year ago hasn't been completed. I would strongly recommend anyone considering hiring this firm to look elsewhere.
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09 May, 2024 by Migillicuty max
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10 Apr, 2024 by Rob miller
This law firm was hired to reach out to me for mistakes they made during etc filings as my accountant sent them instructions on what the company needed to to to fix the situation all they keep doing is sending me nasty e mails as the company the filed etc for me did it wrong and will not fix what they had done they are demanding payment for wrong doing . Seems they do not see where there clients are in the wrong and need to fix the situation I have asked for all files they had and still not gotten them and no one has even tried to fixed what was filed wrong
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08 May, 2024 by Anonymous
We would have been better off without him. He’s a joke took a plea deal before even talking to me about the case
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18 Apr, 2024 by Efren romero
My first contact with this company was through a mailer I received a couple days after I received my citation. I also received a couple other mailers from other law firms around the same time however did not contact any of them for about 3 months. Once the court hearing was closely approaching, I decided to start doing my due diligence. After reviewing the other law firms I decided to call "The Legal Boys" based off their positive feedback. My experience with the company was great even though I did not ultimately use them since I agreed to the plea, however made the educated decision to do so. When I contacted the company the rep who answered the phone was courteous, professional but down to earth. Once informing her of the situation she immediately got an attorney on the line to speak with me(believe his name was Joe). We spoke for almost an hour. Not once did he rush to close the call, no high pressure sales nor did he use any sort of fear mongering tactics. Just an honest conversation about the situation, possibilities, likely outcome based off his decades of experience, recommendations, advice moving forward, and information needed so I may make an educated decision. The company even followed up with me after my telephonic appearance(I live out of state) to find how things played out. Great organization, seems like they truly have the clients best interests in mind. Overall I would highly recommend the company, thank you for helping me out with the challenge I was facing! Forever grateful for the time the law firm invested in me AND many others, I'm sure, that didn't take the time to post a review.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Terri black
My husband was looking at some serious charges. They were able to get the matter resolved and had the charges lowered significantly. They were worth every cent.
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18 Dec, 2023 by Dungeondave9500
My mother has used Scott for a long time and never had much of an issue, HOWEVER...I retained him in January of 2023 for a child protective order I had filed on behalf of my son against my ex, and in court, despite the overwhelming evidence, he more or less just sat there and did nothing which allowed my ex to get it dismissed. Fast forward to now (December 2023) and I have filed to gain full custody of my son, called Scott again more due to history to see if he'd be willing to take the case, said he would but we'd need to get the hearing date changed due to him not being available that day, ok that's fine, we also had a verbal agreement between us directly that he was willing to wait on payment for retainer so we could get the money, but he would start on everything right away, upon attempting 3 DIFFERENT TIMES to come in and sign the retention paperwork, I was turned away by paralegals that "needed to talk to him first" about what? I made the agreement with him, not with a paralegal. Finally was able to come in to sign the papers, but I was told by Josie that he "needed everything up front first" 100% contrary to what we agreed to, and that "HE was the one who said it" yet refused to ask him with me standing there to confirm, as he came out of his office and saw me sitting there, and to this day still have not gotten a return email or phone call to confirm or deny any of this
Like others have said, if you want to not be jerked around by this firm, then don't bother even talking to them, and they've missed out on a retainer and a guaranteed case win that would bolster their reputation
Oh well 🤷♂️
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02 Nov, 2023 by David
A prosecutor lied, and Scott spent less than 5 minutes to find the info proving I wasn't present to receive the document the prosecutor claimed.
Instant success.
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05 Jul, 2023 by Saraleena mestas
Scott did help me with my divorce case, but when it came to needing follow up done he sent a letter to my ex and pretty much told me I was on my own to fill the paperwork out, but charged me 300 for what! sending a letter!!! He wouldn't continue helping me with my case but charged me anyways. Sounds like a waste of money to me! Sad
Just make sure he likes you and maybe he will finish the case.
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01 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr Johnson is a terrible person, let alone attorney. I have been fighting for my rights of visitation with my children, and due to false allegations made by my ex husband, allegations i can prove are false, Mr Johnson treated me like i was a liar. He did not help my case in any way. Not worth the time or money.
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15 Apr, 2016 by Scott
A superb attorney. Eric immediately impressed me.
Affable, compassionate, sympathetic, empathetic, and fully invested. Eric worked tirelessly on my case. He made it his personal mission to do everything in his power to ensure a successful outcome. Hire him now and sleep well at night.
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16 Mar, 2016 by Aaron
I was hit with a false child abuse allegation at the commencement of my divorce and thought my life was over. Things were a total disaster. DCFS had substantiated the false abuse, a TRO prevented me from having any contact with my kids and they were being badly alienated with the help of a biased therapist. Eric fought hard for me and we accomplished the impossible. I now enjoy regular visitation and all that drama is behind me. Eric is an excellent attorney for someone who is up against the ropes. I highly recommend him.
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18 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Randy has been our attorney for many years treated us like family what a great person and a great great attorney We would totally recommend him to anyone He has helped us with many different legal issues over the years truly cares He has a great knowledge of the law He has given us great advice in our personal lives. He is definitely someone that you can count on and trust his character shows through right away he cares about his family his friends Then he treats his clients with true respect If you were honest with him he will go to bat for you 110% it’s been a privilege to know Randy over the years
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16 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Didn't bother to look at anything let alone try to defend us. Wasn't even concerned about taking it to trial kept pushing to take the deal. Would not recommend
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22 Apr, 2018 by Gary
“Throw the dog a bone.” That is how Randall Richards explained his failure to challenge the prosecution’s transparently false claims against me that would lead to an uncontested misdemeanor conviction. He said that by giving them that, the prosecution would be less inclined to pursue a felony conviction. Instead, by not fighting that misdemeanor charge, it only strengthened the prosecution’s case on the felony charge.
I was in a vulnerable situation, and I trusted him to do his best to defend me. He put on a little show, but he really did not try to defend me. I can see that now. In retrospect, it is clear that he sacrificed me, his client, in exchange for good will and future consideration from the Weber county attorney’s office.
Randall Richards’ first goal is to benefit himself, not his client. Did he throw the dog a bone? No, he threw me to the wolves. Randall Richards is not Atticus Finch. If you are a Mormon in good standing, then yes he might give you decent representation. Otherwise, don’t count on it. I hired him in good faith, and that was a big mistake.
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09 Feb, 2024 by Sierra burnett
13 Aug, 2023 by Bryson fisher
Did not send invoice informing of amount due, leaving me to (obviously) assume my retainer was still covering the costs. This was not the case, as I received a threat for my counsel to stop representing me if I didn't pay $1700. Shortly thereafter, I found out through multiple other sources that she had dropped me as her client.
The letter came in today about why shes stopping representing me, the reason stated is it was difficult to communicate. I'd say so too, considering I'd have to send multiple emails, and call multiple times for an answer to literally anything. Not to mention shes hardly in office, and her receptionist will contact her and say " she'll call you when she's back in office", out of all the times I heard that, I NEVER got a phone call back.
I would not advise this lawyer for these services. Divorce/separation is stressful enough, you deserve somebody that sends invoices, not ultimatums. A lawyer more capable of communicating with their clients when they need them, not when they get around to it.
I've been to custody court before and my last lawyer gave invoices, communicated weekly with valid information, clarification, etc. It's out there.
In the court room, Emilie is amazing. A force to be reckoned with. But most time is spent NOT in a court room. There are lawyers who are capable of doing both, that's my review.
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21 Jul, 2023 by Shawna mcdonough
31 Jul, 2024 by Bryon getchell
Zero stars. I would do negative if I could. If you want your family ripped apart, then use this guy. I had to deal with this joke for 2 solid years while he intentionally dragged out the case only to benefit himself. His clients pay a heavy cost long after he comes through your life like an immoral whirlwind. I’ve never seen someone be so unprofessional in their work EVER.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Terry massey
Not veryinformative
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17 Feb, 2024 by Nichelle hull
Brad Brotherson and his staff are amazing. I would recommend this law firm to anyone in the basin.
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01 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
Jared seems to be an attorney that struggles in general with all aspects of case law. He doesn’t seem to be well respected or very detailed oriented. When you ask to talk to him he states, “I have other cases, I can’t respond to you.” He has made major mistakes on my case that has caused permanent damage.
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14 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
If you are in a divorce where you need good strong and aggressive representation, DO NOT hire Jared. He’s a nice enough guy and all and can get the job done. But he’s in it for the money. He’s overwhelmed with “other clients” and is HORRIBLE at correspondence. Absolute waste of time and money!
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02 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired Jared for 3 yrs. dealing with divorce and custody disputes. I always paid in full. My biggest complaint was he was always to busy. I’d always hear “ I’m dealing with 140 other clients.” There were times I’d email him and not hear back for days, even weeks. It got to a point that basically he said he wouldn’t help me. I hired another attorney and Jared would not and will not respond to my new attorney to forward any information. One day he sent his assistant to court the wrong day and I was charged for it. He seems to have to much on his plate.
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28 May, 2024 by Jessy b
I hired Jonathan Thomas for a custody case. He talked big but when it came down to it, he never got anything done. He wouldn't ever stick up for me in court when he other party would say unfounded things as facts. He wouldn't file things on time. Trying to get anything from him was like pulling teeth. But the worst part of all: Our case was closed for inactivity. And he didn't inform me. I was paying him for an entire year to "work" on a case that was closed. I had paid him thousands over a 3 year period. For nothing. I fired him immediately and hired a new lawyer just to help finish up. I ended up conceding to my ex because I had no more money to fight. The new lawyer was amazing (Chris guymon) and made sure the custody agreement was fair for both. But things would have been much different if I had had anyone other than Jonathan Thomas. 0/10 would never recommend.
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19 Jan, 2024 by Salala painting
23 Oct, 2023 by Meghan s.
I found Jonathan Thomas to be condescending, unprofessional, and unhelpful.
On multiple occasions, I was mocked and reprimanded for my feelings, and for expecting any effort to be made on my behalf as a client.
We ended up paying several thousand dollars on a very simple case with absolutely no outcome. And we are worse off than when we hired him.
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08 May, 2023 by Autumn
During a custody case, I needed him to help me file paperwork and get things going. He was terrible at communication, I had to call every day multiple times a day just to get a response. I had to call the court on numerous occasions to figure out what was going on in my case. After one phone call with the court, I found out that he made a mistake on the paperwork and had to refile but he never did. This was back in February it is now May and still hasn't been filed. I was told that they would be closing the case shortly if there was no action done by the attorney. I am severely disappointed as I had to pay the fees upfront and now I am essentially ghosted. I am a struggling single mom and I am not happy with him at all. He should just stick to estates and not do family law at all.
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31 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
I hired him in November 2018 To get some clarity on some divorce decree issues. He bid the case at under $2500 and estimated it would take 2 or 3 months. 15 months later and after nearly $10K I fired him. Thru this process he was was unable or unwilling to have things happen that he promised. His billing was random in timing. I handled the case pro se and had it settled in 6-7 months. I would never hire him again. Complete waste of money and would not recommend him to anyone. Completely dissatisfied client
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11 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
Used his firm for an adoption case and it was a nightmare. From the beginning he was horrible at sticking to timetables and keeping us updated. With it being a family law case and one that was highly sensitive anyway, there was not a lot of understanding on his part for that. He never bothered to even remember the children's names, or my last name for that matter. There was always misspellings, mistakes, etc. My biggest problem with was him keeping his word, filing correct documents and keeping us informed. We had better luck getting updates from the court house and eventually went with another firm that did the job he swore wasn't possible.
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17 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
He was great at getting back when I first contact him. However I have emailed him and texted him and now 3 weeks later I have still not had any reply. I will update this when this case is done. Thus far he is not earning my endorsement which is pretty easy to earn.
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06 Jan, 2017 by Lynn
Used Mr Silverzweig on the recommendation of a friend a few years ago and reached a successful conclusion to my legal issue. Currently attempting to utilize him again, but encountering poor planning, redundant meetings and little to no responsiveness. Sadly, may have to start all over and hire someone else...
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25 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
My wife and I have a young family and we wanted to organize the paperwork of our wills and other such things. We hired Joseph to get that done and he was very attentive and helpful. He walked through our options. He's very knowledgable not only about our options but what typically happen for families like ours. We would definitely recommend him to others.
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03 May, 2023 by Nicole
This guy is a grade A a**hole who clearly hates his life and is happy taking it out on his clients. Not sure how he keeps business. Got angry with me because I needed him to explain the law in regards to my case. He hung up on me. Lastly, his receptionist is incompetent.
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29 Jun, 2021 by Wendy bizarro
I went to this lawyer for some custody issues that I esa having with no ex husband, from my first cunsultation, it didn’t seem like he care about my case, what he esa more excited es stalkear about his fees, We went infringe of the judge and this lawyer esa not reas y for my case, he didnt know what to say because he had to look on my file in front of the jugde to see what to say, it was really embarrasing. My ex husband went to court with no lawyer and he was able to represent himself a los better than the representation I got with a lawyer. I Worked so hard to give him good evidence with police records, and my son therapist records, but since he didn’t took the time to review my case before court all my evidence was useless.
The second time we had to go to court, Mckay was late an hour, because he went to the Ogden Court instead of Farmington, He was not prepare as usual, and he tried to charged me $350 for that hour he was late. I golf his assistan that I was not going to pay for his musítale, on top of me having to wait for him, he talked to Mckay and they waived that fee.
The level of unprofessional from this so called Lawyer is unbelievable, he only care about your money and not your case.
When you look for a lawyer you want someone that is going to be on your side and someone you can trust… trust me you are not going to find that here. Do your research before you give this man your trust and money.
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28 Feb, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. McKay was very thorough and took the time to review all the paperwork dealing with our issue. He was willing to use his legal knowledge to go above and beyond to deal with our problem and keep a level and legal head to get a resolution that was above what we had expected. We were happy that this was handled professionally and knew the law to get fair compensation for our family.
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What a Family Law Lawyer Can Do for You
A family law lawyer provides legal services related to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family lawyers help clients navigate emotionally charged legal issues, providing guidance and representation in disputes that affect spouses, children, and parents. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking custody of your children, or drafting a prenuptial agreement, a family law lawyer ensures your rights are protected and your interests are represented.
Family law attorneys often handle sensitive matters and offer objective legal advice, helping clients reach fair outcomes either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
When Should I Hire a Family Law Lawyer?
Hiring a family law lawyer is beneficial in several situations, especially when legal matters involve close personal relationships. Common reasons to hire a family law lawyer include:
- Divorce or separation: When ending a marriage, a lawyer can help you navigate issues such as division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
- Child custody and visitation disputes: If you and your co-parent can't agree on custody or visitation, a lawyer can represent your interests and work toward a solution that benefits your children.
- Child support: Whether you’re seeking child support or defending against a claim, a lawyer can help ensure the appropriate amount is calculated and enforced.
- Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: A lawyer can help draft or review agreements that protect your assets in case of divorce.
- Adoption: Family law lawyers guide you through the legal process of adoption, ensuring that all requirements are met.
- Domestic violence or restraining orders: If you're a victim of domestic violence or being falsely accused, a lawyer can help you obtain or challenge protective orders.
- Paternity cases: If there are questions about the paternity of a child, a lawyer can help establish or dispute legal fatherhood.
Hiring a lawyer early can prevent issues from escalating, and they can offer you the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in emotionally charged situations.
What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?
A family law lawyer provides a wide range of services depending on your specific legal needs. Their responsibilities may include:
- Advising on legal rights and options: Helping you understand your legal rights regarding divorce, child custody, support, and other family law issues.
- Filing legal documents: Drafting and filing petitions, motions, and agreements with the court, such as divorce papers, custody agreements, or support orders.
- Representing clients in court: Arguing your case in front of a judge if a settlement can’t be reached through negotiation or mediation.
- Mediation and negotiation: Assisting with alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to reach agreements on issues like custody, property division, and support without going to trial.
- Enforcing court orders: Helping you enforce court orders related to child support, alimony, or custody if the other party fails to comply.
- Drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Creating agreements that protect your assets in the event of a divorce.
- Handling adoption proceedings: Ensuring that the legal process of adoption is followed, from filing paperwork to finalizing the adoption in court.
How Are Family Law Lawyers Paid?
Family law lawyers typically charge clients in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Common payment arrangements include:
- Hourly rates: Most family lawyers charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and location. Clients are billed for the time spent working on their case, including consultations, court appearances, and document preparation.
- Flat fees: For more straightforward legal services, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, some lawyers offer flat-fee arrangements.
- Retainer fees: In cases that are expected to require significant time and attention, such as contentious custody battles, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers the initial costs of legal services. The lawyer then bills against the retainer as they work on your case.
The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure, which should be discussed upfront.
How Much Does a Family Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a family law lawyer varies based on factors such as the lawyer's experience, the location, and the complexity of your case. Here are some general cost guidelines:
- Hourly rates: Family law lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the case.
- Flat fees: For simpler cases, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Retainers: For more complex matters, such as contested divorces or custody battles, lawyers may charge a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more. The lawyer will bill against the retainer for the work they do on your case.
- Additional costs: You may also be responsible for additional costs, such as filing fees, mediation fees, or expert witness fees.
Always ask for a clear breakdown of the lawyer’s fees and any additional expenses during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Family Law Lawyer
Before hiring a family law lawyer, it's important to ask questions to ensure they're the right fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What experience do you have with family law cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's a contested divorce, child custody dispute, or adoption. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or requires a retainer. Ask for an estimate of the total costs involved. -
What are the possible outcomes of my case?
An experienced lawyer should be able to give you a general idea of what to expect based on the facts of your case. -
What is your approach to resolving disputes?
Ask whether the lawyer tends to favor negotiation and mediation or whether they prefer to take cases to court. This can help you determine if their style matches your goals. -
How long do you expect my case to take?
While it’s difficult to predict, the lawyer should give you an estimate based on similar cases. -
Who will be handling my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may do much of the work, so make sure you understand who will be your main point of contact.
How to Check the Credibility of a Family Law Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable family law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and reputation:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed to practice in your state and is in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on websites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell. Previous clients can give you insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and success in family law cases.
- Request references: Ask the lawyer for references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
- Review their website or professional profile: Look at the lawyer’s background, case history, and areas of focus to ensure they have substantial experience in family law.
- Look for professional memberships: Membership in reputable organizations, such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), can indicate a lawyer's expertise and dedication to family law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a family law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- Relevant documents: Bring any documents related to your case, such as marriage certificates, prenuptial agreements, financial records, custody agreements, or court orders.
- List of assets and debts: For divorce cases, prepare a detailed list of all assets (e.g., homes, bank accounts, retirement funds) and debts (e.g., mortgages, loans, credit card balances).
- Details of the family issue: Provide a written summary of the situation, including key dates and facts related to your divorce, custody dispute, or support issue.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes.
- Your goals: Be prepared to discuss your objectives, such as custody arrangements, property division, or spousal support, so the lawyer understands your priorities.
Being organized and clear about your situation will help the lawyer evaluate your case more effectively and offer the best advice for moving forward.
