You don’t always need to hire a divorce lawyer to handle your split from a spouse -- but you should at least take some time to consider the ways an experienced divorce attorney can help you.
Why Hire a Divorce Lawyer
Divorce law is a specialty, and a good divorce lawyer can make a big difference in the results you get. If you decide to hire a lawyer, you’ll want to find someone who focuses only or almost exclusively on divorce cases, rather than using a general practice lawyer or a lawyer who concentrates on some other legal subject.
Resources for Finding Divorce Lawyers
Here are some recommended ways to find a divorce lawyer:
Ask around. Without a doubt, the best way to find a good lawyer is to ask friends, family, work associates -- anyone you know and trust. Even if they don’t personally know a divorce lawyer, they may know another lawyer they like. And that lawyer may be able to direct you to a good divorce attorney. (Likewise, if you’ve successfully worked with a lawyer in the past, get back in touch and ask for a referral to a divorce specialist.)
Ask your local bar association. The New Jersey State Bar Association maintains a lawyer directory. This directory can provide you with names of divorce lawyers in your area who are in good standing with the bar association. Do keep in mind, however, that the bar association doesn’t screen the lawyers for the amount of experience they have or for their competence. It’s up to you to interview each attorney to find out whether they have the experience you need.
Online lawyer directories. Here are a few websites that offer directories of attorneys serving Dunellen, NJ. Because different attorneys list with different directories, we offer you a choice so you can consider a selection of Dunellen, NJ divorce lawyers. Like bar association directories, these lawyers have probably not been screened for their qualifications or competence. Lawyers usually self-report their information, so be prepared to do your homework and ask each lawyer about their experience before hiring anyone.
- Justia.com New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Directory
- Nolo Lawyer Directory of New Jersey Divorce Attorneys
- Legal Information Institute Directory of Divorce Lawyers (Cornell Law School)
Low-cost legal aid services. If your income is low, you may be able to get divorce assistance or advice from a local legal aid organization.
- Free legal services in New Jersey from Legal Services of New Jersey
- Your local law school may have a free legal clinic where law students, supervised by their professors, offer legal help. Click on your state to find the law school closest to you.
Finally, if you wish to be directly connected with a divorce lawyer in Dunellen, NJ, you can enter your info in the form below and a local lawyer may then get in touch with you.