Practical Guides for Working With a Divorce Attorney
This collection offers practical, general information about selecting counsel, preparing for an initial consultation, and understanding the attorney-client engagement. The articles are designed to help readers organize questions and use consultation time efficiently.
Available Guides
- Identifying Prospective Attorneys — factors to consider when developing a focused list of lawyers to contact.
- Scheduling the Initial Attorney Consultation — information to provide and questions to ask before the meeting.
- Preparing for the Initial Consultation — a practical checklist for making the discussion productive.
- Understanding the Retainer Agreement and Fees — provisions to read carefully before deciding whether to retain counsel.
Additional articles may be added as this collection develops. Every article provides general information only and does not create an attorney-client relationship or substitute for advice about a particular matter.
Reviewed by Heidi T. Cochrane. Last updated August 11, 2026.