Hiring A Lawyer

5 Questions Clients Should Ask (But Never Do) About Attorney Billing
When prospective clients come to see me, they always arrive with an arsenal of questions. Good questions. They want to know if they’re entitled to alimony. Child support. How much their exposure will be if he or she has traditionally been the primary wage earner. It’s usually at the end…
Read MoreHelp! I Need A Cook County Attorney But Live Out Of State!
People move. They move homes, apartments, and every now and then, they move out of state. Unfortunately, they don’t always move their family law case with them. Sometimes cases begin, or continue, after one party has left the state. In those situations, the out-of-state party needs to hire an Illinois…
Read MoreCan A Child Hire An Attorney In A Divorce?
“Can a child hire an attorney in a divorce” is a surprisingly common question. If you imagine a young child interviewing various attorneys in one-on-one meetings, your imagination has led you astray. While a child may be represented in a divorce, he or she will almost certainly not do the…
Read MoreWhat To Know Before Meeting With A Family Law Attorney
By Joshua E. Stern Most clients like to meet with their prospective attorney before they hire him or her. This initial meeting gives the client a chance to learn more about the attorney’s practice, as well as get a feel for that particular attorney’s style. This meeting is especially important…
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