Jun 13, 2014

Going through a divorce puts immense pressure on a person and can bring anyone to the brink of emotional vulnerability. Selecting the perfect divorce lawyer may seem like a daunting task. It is always advisable to screen a few attorneys before choosing the right one for you.

What questions the divorce attorney will ask you?

Now when you hire a lawyer, to begin the process of divorce, he/she will ask you many questions. Always remember that you don’t want to hide anything from your divorce lawyer, because it is he who will be pleading your case and will try to triumph the case for you. In addition, you don’t want to give any false information. Telling the truth and giving your divorce attorney everything he/she need will make it easier for your attorney to advise you.

1. You will be asked for identification details, such as your full name and your spouse’s full name, birth date, contact information, social security number and other personal details.
2. Employment information will be the next question for both you and your spouse. Your attorney will ask about the length of employment, income and other employment related information.
3. The lawyer will also ask you things such as venue and date of your marriage; the names and contact details of those who witnessed your marriage; the contact details and name of the marriage therapist whom you visited with your spouse, along with the date and time of visit.
4. Even in a state where the reason for divorce doesn’t matter, your attorney may ask for your reasons for divorce.
5. The name and contact details of the divorce attorney that your spouse hired.
6. If you have children, your attorney may ask about their names, social security number and with whom are they residing presently.

These are just a few of the questions your attorney may ask. Your attorney may ask you other uncomfortable questions about your personal life. Just try to answer the questions the best you can with truthful information.