When searching for a law firm to represent you in a family law matter, you will likely come across firms that practice many areas of law in addition to family law. Many firms couple their family law practice with personal injury, immigration, criminal, and other areas of law. However, a firm that focuses solely on family law related matters oftentimes provides the family law specialty that many clients need. This blog will address the benefits of choosing a law firm that focuses solely on family law related matters.
Understand the Legal Issues in Family Law
When a law firm practices multiple areas of law that typically means that they do not specialize in one area of law but rather have a general understanding of many different areas. Family law is a complex area of law that requires in depth knowledge of the Texas Family Code. Firms that only practice family law have dedicated time to developing the in-depth knowledge necessary to provide their clients with the advocacy they deserve. Many family law firms spend time outside of work continuing their legal education and increasing their understanding of family law specific issues by attending conferences, workshops, and presentations with other family law attorneys. When choosing a law firm, make sure that you are choosing a firm that has the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with the most important aspects of your life, such as your children and your property. You will want to ensure that the person fighting and advocating for your rights has an in-depth understanding of family law.
Focus on Family Law
Firms that practice multiple areas of law do not focus specifically on family law. Sometimes people choose a firm that practices multiple areas of law because that firm can handle numerous legal issues for them, such as a divorce and a truck accident case. Choosing a firm that practices multiple areas of law might seem appealing at first but can lead to a client not receiving the legal representation they deserve. Family law is complex. Just like you would not see a dermatologist if you were experiencing a heart issues, it is important to hire an attorney that focuses on the area of law that you need help with, not someone who only has general knowledge of the law.
Attorneys that focus on family law have dedicated the time necessary to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of family law. The law changes frequently, so attorneys need to keep up to date on how changes in the law impacts their clients’ cases. Judges and court procedures also change. In many counties, family law cases go to specific courts that hear only family law matters. Attorneys who practice solely family law are in family law courts often so they can keep up with judges’ rulings and how those rulings might alter the attorney’s advice to their clients. You deserve to have an attorney that provides you the legal representation you need to successfully resolve your case.
Knowledge on How to Resolve Your Case
Family law cases can end up being expensive, especially if the case involves complex issues or opposing sides that do not cooperate. Family law attorneys have dedicated years to forming relationships with family court staff and judges. Attorneys that focus on family law oftentimes have more understanding of how to get cases through family law courts because they are familiar with the court procedures and the court staff. Therefore, hiring a family law attorney that focuses solely on family law can lead to a more seamless resolution of your case in addition to receiving more specialized legal advice.
Experience Dealing with the Emotional Side of Family
Family law matters touch on very sensitive topics, such as divorce, child custody, and property division. A person seeking legal representation for their family law matter might feel a variety of emotions when sharing information about their personal life from embarrassment to sadness to uncertainty. Clients can rest assured that their attorney has extensive compassionate experience dealing with all family law issues when they hire an attorney from a firm that practices solely family law.
Do not feel ashamed or embarrassed to discuss a topic with your family law attorney. Remember that your attorney deals with family law related issues for a living. He or she has likely seen similar issues in the past. Your attorney is not here to judge you. When talking with your attorney, make sure that you share all relevant information that may impact your case. Your attorney cannot help you deal with any possible issues if you do not make them aware of what is going on. Rather, your attorney wants to make sure they are able to advocate for you and having all the information is necessary in order to effectively advocate on your behalf.
It is important to find a law firm that fits your needs when dealing with a family law matter. For this reason, we recommend scheduling a consultation with a firm so you can get a better idea of your legal options, how that firm operates, and how you feel with the attorney. You will be working very closely with your attorney and likely sharing personal information to resolve your family law matter. For this reason, make sure the attorney you decide to retain is someone you feel comfortable with and confident in. At Hunt Law Firm, we focus on providing outstanding advocacy and support to our family law clients. Schedule a time today to see if our firm would be a good fit for you in resolving your family law matter.