Indianapolis Divorce Lawyers
While looking for a divorce lawyer, it is imperative not to take shortcuts. Instead of dialing the first number you see on an ad or Yellow Pages, check and double-check for the lawyer’s credentials, reputation and track record before you make your choice. There are many benchmarks that you can use to help in making your decision:
1. Is the lawyer well qualified? Other than the mandatory LLB, there are numerous higher and more specialized degrees and certificates that the lawyer can earn. Postgraduate courses are a good second qualification, but a series of specialized certificates in family law or divorce would be the ideal qualification to opt for.
2. What is the lawyer’s track record like? You will want to find out how long he has been practicing, the type of cases he has dealt with, and – most importantly – his win-loss ratio. Preferably, opt for a lawyer who has had ample experience in family and divorce cases – preferably complex ones that make your case seem easy as pie. However, guard against lawyers who tend to take on mostly very highly paid or high-profile cases, as they may give you a lower fraction of their attention than they would give their other clients.
3. What is the lawyer’s reputation? A lawyer with an excellent record may also be known for being a threatening, conniving or downright dishonest character. Make sure to get proper references for your lawyer before trusting him with your assets and divorce process.
A lawyer in family law and divorce will be well versed in all parts of the divorce process – filing for divorce, settling the division of joint property, child custody, alimony, visiting, mediation and so on. Also, the lawyer may help you settle your case out of court or via mutual consent, which is a much less expensive and drawn-out process than a fully-fledged court battle.
Serving the Indianapolis metropolitan area from its offices in Carmel, Indiana; Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC is dedicated to providing its clients with high quality and cost-effective legal representation. Primarily known as a divorce law firm, Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC has established itself as a leader in assisting clients with all types of family law issues.
Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC provides white-glove treatment to all clients, valuing compassion and empathy along with advocacy when addressing clients’ individual needs. They are dedicated to minimizing conflict for families, striving to be problem solvers, not part of the problem. While they actively participate in various methods of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration, the lawyers of Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC are tenacious litigators, experienced in assisting individuals and families of high net worth with complex issues such as business valuations, division of stocks and retirements accounts, custody evaluations, and parental relocations. Whether your legal issue involves divorce, child custody, child support, estate planning, elder law, or education, Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC is committed to the highest standards of creativity and excellence for clients as their number one priority. To speak with a Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC attorney, contact them now.