There are good plumbers and bad plumbers.  There are good doctors and bad doctors.  There are good lawyers and bad lawyers.  Pick your lawyer wisely.  Meet with more than one lawyer.  All lawyers are not alike, and you can find the one whose personality and knowledge meets the demand of your case.  The complexity of your case may not require the most sought-after divorce attorney in the city, or it just might.  Also keep in mind that you can change attorneys usually whenever you want.

It is common for lawyers to charge a fee for an initial consultation.  We found this necessary in our practice after 10 years of offering free divorce consultations, and it is not about the money.  We are very busy representing our clients, and we have found that requiring a consultation fee allows us to meet with only those people seriously interested in becoming new clients.  While initial consultation fees vary between firms, we only charge $100.00 for a 30 minute consultation.