Ironic no? “Will you marry me,” and “We are in this together,” change a couple words around and I think I just proposed to you? Oddly similar to when you are falling in love and living in that weird love haze, when you are falling out of it, and in a new kind of separation or divorce haze, you just may need a snap out of it eye opener.
Who ever invented Valentine’s Day really does need to read the real story behind it. That my friends is marketing at its best. So, here is your snap out of it list to keep things straight in your head, in your heart and in your mind, when choosing an attorney. While I hope the Law Office of Steven B. Chroman is your ultimate choice, I believe everyone deserves to find the right match for themselves. Here’s to loving again and finding the way to your Happily Ever After. Ask these questions when interviewing an attorney.
Concerning general experience:
How long have you been in practice?
Are you experienced in unbundled divorce services, mediation, trial?
Do you know my husband (or wife)?
Do you know his or her attorney?
Ask about day-to-day operations:
Who will be assisting you on my case?
Are you available to take phone calls and if not, who will?
Will I get copies or emails of all papers (letters, faxes, legal papers) in my case?
Make sure the fees are clear:
What is your hourly billing rate?
What is the associate’s billing rate?
Do you charge a retainer, and how much is it?
What happens when the retainer is used up?
What happens if I get behind on the bills?
(If you aren’t going with our firm be sure to ask other firms these two questions!)
How much am I billed for copies of all relevant documents?
Am I billed for telephone calls and if so do you have a minimum unit of time you bill me for?
For more information and a complimentary consultation please call The Law Office of Steven B. Chroman P.C., 661-255-1800 or visit www.chromanlaw.comfor more information.
This article was originally published in Santa Clarita Magazine as part of our firm’s mission to make family law information more accessible to the Santa Clarita community. Read the full feature and others at santaclaritamagazine.com.