Divorce can be an expensive process, so it’s understandable that people don’t want to start shelling out money before they have even filed the necessary paperwork. It’s important to meet with a lawyer and protect your interests, but shopping around for a lawyer can get expensive quickly if they charge for meetings. Fortunately, our firm offers free initial consultations to prospective clients. If you want to chat with our Morris County, NJ divorce lawyers, we can help you schedule a cost-free meeting with no strings attached.
Do All Attorneys Offer Free Initial Consultations?
Not all attorneys offer free initial consultations. Consultations can take up a lot of time and some firms simply don’t have the resources or space on their schedule for meetings that may not net them a client and some income. This is why it’s important to carefully research prospective lawyers before you make any appointments. Most firms should be clear about their terms on their website. Ours, for example, mentions our free initial consultations in multiple places, including on our home page.
How Should People Prepare For Free Initial Consultations?
After you call or set up your appointment online, you’ll want to take steps to ensure that you are getting the most out of the experience. You should:
Gather relevant paperwork: The more information clients give us, the more effective our lawyers can be in our free initial consultations. Bring as much paperwork and important documents as you can to your first meeting, including things like your marriage license and financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, and bank statements. If you have anything related to marital property, like the deed to a shared home, that’s also relevant.
Prepare some questions: You should be ready to ask our lawyers questions about the divorce process. This can help you learn more about what you should expect, but it can also help you figure out if our lawyers and our firm are the right fit for you.
Talk about alternatives to litigation: If you and your spouse are able to talk through things and treat each other with some respect, going to court might not be your only options. Our lawyers can tell you about alternatives, including mediation and collaborative divorce, that might be able to help you and your spouse reach agreements on key issues.
Can I Consult With Multiple Law Firms?
There is nothing preventing you from scheduling meetings with multiple attorneys. It’s important to figure out which one is a better fit for you and your particular situation.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you are ready to file for divorce, make sure that you have an experienced professional who is willing to advocate for you. Contact Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark to schedule your free consultation and learn more about what our attorneys can do to assist you.
