Changing Attorneys
If your divorce case is not progressing the way that you had hoped, or you are frustrated with the lack of communication between you and your lawyer, you do have a right to make a change.
If you are considering changing divorce attorneys because you feel your needs may be better met than they are currently, call The Massachusetts Family Law Group.
One of the most important things you can do to further along your case is to retain an experienced attorney – and one who is aggressive enough to advocate your best interests. Additionally, a long-time, experienced family law attorney will have special insight as to family law cases involving marital property and debt, issues relating to alimony, and children and custody disputes. The mature attorney will have years of experience with court personnel and know what is necessary to maneuver your case through the courthouse. Selecting the wrong option could jeopardize your entire case. Rely on your attorney's experience, knowledge and maturity.
Worried About The Consequences of Changing Your Lawyer? Don't.
It is not uncommon for divorce clients to change lawyers in the middle of a case. Most people facing a divorce go to the first attorney they find – often the attorney who did their real estate closing or helped with a traffic ticket. Many "general practitioners" are ill-equipped to handle the intricacies of a difficult or complicated divorce. Other people hire a divorce specialist, but soon conclude the chemistry isn't right or that the lawyer cannot or will not properly prioritize the client's objectives.
A good number of men and women come to our firm in the middle of their case. You should know how judges do not look badly upon litigants who change attorneys and, in many cases, a fresh perspective or new set of arguments often gets cases resolved quicker. There is no reason you should be concerned about changing your attorney. Close to one-out-of-six cases come from other attorneys who have not made their client happy.
If your case is not going the way that you had hoped, or you are simply not clicking or feeling comfortable with your attorney, consider hiring The Massachusetts Family Law Group. We have eight attorneys at our firm, we've represented cases in each of the different Probate and Family Courts, and we offer clients over 40 years of courtroom experience across virtually every type of divorce or family law practice area that has ever existed.
Prior attorneys are rarely upset about a client's decision to change attorneys. It is a business. It is a personal choice. The prior attorney (whoever he or she is) has already heard of this firm and hopefully, it will not make or break that attorney to have you transfer your case. If that attorney is not making you happy, if the attorney is not returning your calls, and if you are not being given the attention you deserve, change attorneys now.
Our Law Firm Handles the Details of Changing Attorneys
Simply come to our office, and we will help you get the results you deserve. Once you decide it's time to make a change, you'll sign a basic Representation Agreement, we'll file an Appearance in your case, and make our introductions to your spouse's attorney.
We'll also take care of the change-of-attorneys procedure with the court. We'll take care of notifying your existing lawyer (and you won't have to make that uncomfortable call). All of that is typically done on the same day you hire us – in rapid speed!
We will provide you with a sound strategy and begin to put the plan into motion. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation at any of our local offices, call (800) 763-1030, or e-mail us.
