Finding the right divorce lawyer for your divorce is more than blindly pointing to the first family law ad you see in the yellow pages. If you have a lot to lose, common sense tells you that you need to choose a divorce lawyer who has the experience and reputation of solving complex cases involving estate, property, custody, etc.

Selecting a divorce lawyer to handle your case can be one of the most important decisions when considering a divorce. The stress that divorce battles bring to parents can be truly remarkable. Your divorce lawyer will add to your frustration or ease the pain. Here are some tips to keep in mind when looking for a divorce lawyer Singapore.

Fees 

Lawyers charge a lot, right? Yes, they go to very long and difficult schooling, which in the end is worth a lot. Many people try to hire divorce lawyers who charge less for their services. On the contrary, some people with considerable incomes would hire expensive or reputable lawyers. The assumption here is that high-priced lawyers can do a better job representing your case. This claim has never been verified. For example, an expensive lawyer may have few victories in court, while a somewhat new divorce lawyer may have an excellent record of victories. Therefore, during your initial consultation with your prospective divorce lawyer, you should have an open and honest discussion about the fees and what to expect. However, fees do not have to be the determining factor in the final decision of who will represent your case.

Experience and Expertise

Experience is a very important factor when choosing your divorce lawyer. Also, that lawyer must practice primarily in the field of divorce law. In some cases, people will hire a lawyer who practices outside of this field, thinking that any lawyer will do. An experienced divorce lawyer will know the trends of the various judges in his jurisdiction and can use this knowledge to her advantage.

Testimonials

One of the best ways to determine which divorce lawyer would be good for your divorce is to learn what former clients have to say about a particular lawyer. Don't be afraid to ask. If you don't know of anyone who has been a client of that particular divorce lawyer, feel free to ask your prospective lawyer for a list of past clients at your initial appointment. While client confidentiality is very important, any "good" and experienced divorce lawyer would hide nothing and would have at least a few satisfied former clients who would be willing to vouch for him or her.

Accessibility and the "nice" element

Your divorce lawyer should be easily accessible and quick to respond to your phone calls, emails, and requests. Or you will get nothing but frustration. While you may be interested in asking about the lawyer's office policy, be sure to ask the lawyer's previous clients if that particular lawyer was responsible enough to maintain a simple communication system. And last but not least, do YOU personally like that particular divorce lawyer? Are you comfortable talking to that lawyer and are you confident in her abilities? If the answer is not a definite "yes", you need to keep looking. Her case is too important to entrust to someone who does not inspire her confidence. If you don't like that particular lawyer for some reason and you don't feel comfortable talking to him or her, there may be other people (such as judges) who don't like that person for the same reason that you do. which may cause you to lose the case.