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Can I Change Attorneys In The Middle Of My Divorce?

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Going through a divorce can be a stressful experience. That is why you need a divorce attorney by your side. However, it is not enough to just hire an attorney. You need to hire a competent attorney who can help you handle all your divorce-related issues while at the same time guiding you and helping you keep calm. Hiring an incompetent divorce attorney only makes things more complicated and confusing.

But, because choosing a divorce attorney is a rare life occurrence, you may find that you chose an attorney who is not capable of helping you the way you need to be helped. If you are going through a Florida divorce and feel unhappy about your current attorney, you may be wondering if you can get a new attorney.

So, can you change attorneys in the middle of a divorce? Simply put, yes, you can. However, you need to ask yourself a few questions before changing divorce attorneys. For example, ask yourself why you are frustrated. Asking yourself this will help you determine whether there is a problem and if your attorney is really the problem. Also, you need to ask yourself what your expectations are and whether those expectations are realistic. Remember, what you may have seen on a television show may not be exactly what happens in real life. You need to have realistic expectations, for example, as it pertains to how long it will take to settle your divorce case.

Why Might You Want to Change Your Divorce Attorney?

There are many reasons why you may want to change your divorce attorney. If you have determined that your expectations are realistic and you are not the problem, the following are some of the reasons you might want to change your divorce attorney;

  • Your attorney constantly misses filing deadlines.
  • Your attorney exhibits unacceptable behavior, such as yelling and insulting you.
  • Your attorney is not showing up when you have a court appearance.
  • Your attorney is not prioritizing your case.
  • Your attorney does not communicate well with you. For example, your attorney constantly ignores your calls.
  • Your attorney overlooks crucial facts about your case.
  • Your attorney constantly fails to do things they say they will do.
  • Your attorney refuses to explain how your money is being spent.

The divorce process is already stressful as it is. The last thing you want is to be paying an attorney who is not doing their job well. If your current divorce attorney is doing any of the above-listed things or any other unprofessional thing not mentioned here, do not hesitate to fire them and find another attorney you can rely on. The cost of retaining an incompetent attorney might end up being greater than the cost of finding a new attorney.

Finding a New Attorney

To ensure you do not hire another incompetent attorney, it is vital that you consider an attorney’s experience before hiring them. Ensure the attorney you hire has a track record of successfully handling cases similar to yours. Additionally, make sure your new attorney has a good reputation. A good reputation and experience are two of the most critical factors to consider when choosing a divorce attorney.

Contact an Orlando Divorce Lawyer

At Arwani Law Firm, we are dedicated to guiding our clients through the divorce process professionally and dedicatedly. Call our Orlando divorce lawyers today at 407-254-0060 if you wish to schedule a consultation with us.

Source:

leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0061/0061.html

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