I am in the middle of a divorce and the preliminary hearing is in Dec I spoke to my attorney today and although she was nice she had not read over any of the police reports I have turned into her and she seemed like she knew very little about the case. I have only met with her once and she is in a large very well known law firm put I feel like she is not acting fast enough and with enough fury any advice. I dont have money and cant just dump her. Is it normal for an attorney to not be familar with things until the hearing? How should I handle this? My ex is abusive drunk who is fighting for custody?
2006-11-13 11:07:06 · 11 answers · asked by liyah's mommy 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
try to talk to her secretary if she has one they are usually more familiar with the case, because they do most of the work... or try to set up a meeting with her one on one.. in the afternoon after court would probably be better for your lawyer... this way you can talk to her better.... most lawyers i know and dealt with, wont talk long on the phone at all... try to talk to her face to face she'll know you mean business... good luck with your case
PS: my soon to be hubby is going through the same thing with his lawyer... he pays him so much money and then the day of the court hearing we sit in a conference room at the courthouse and go over everything last minute... i hate that
2006-11-13 11:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by summer ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had lame service during my divorce too. I actually went to the courthouse and found out my court date, when I think the lame shyster should have told me.
I didn't say anything until 2 weeks before the court date, and then he said, oh yeah....you have a court date coming up, when I had found out MONTHS in advance from the courthouse when the date was...the clerk was even nice at the courthouse.
My wife left me and I had to give her our wedding rings, which i though was kind of odd, and i think it was partially due to my lame lawyer which didnt put much effort into it.....
You know that you already have some money tied up with them, so it's hard to switch lawyers, and you also know everytime you talk to the idiots they charge you for it.
I would like to say, cut them off and find another one, but that's easier said than done....good luck.
Somehow we have to fight back against these crooks so they will provide better service, and maybe lower their prices, mine was $175 an hour
2006-11-13 11:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to work for an attorney. what is it that you are expecting her to do? most attorney's have too much on their hands to be familiar with everything all at once. the paralegal working with her is usually more helpful up to a point. and most likely she is not worried about your case. from your question, since you have police reports, it seems pretty clear cut about who is getting custody. especially since the kids are living with you at the moment. (i am assuming) calm down. i hate to say this, but you seem more worked up then you need to be. just make sure you have copies of everything and become familiar with the paperwork. and she can only get a date as quick as the court allows here. keep in mind this is the holiday season and things get booked up very fast.
2006-11-13 11:17:53 · answer #3 · answered by Bella 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From a lawyer's perspective, family law clients often believe that they are the center of the unverise. Your lawyer is not God. They cannot magically respond to you all the time for free. They cannot magically answer all your problems (which you are partially responsible for) Lawyers do their best, but you have to be patient and wait. Support your lawyer and tell her support her and give some encouragement. Second, get off your .... and learn the law and understand your situtaion in accordance with the law. Read the cases, talk to other lawyers, and sit in on cases.
But you won't ....no ... you would prepfer to complain here. RIGHT
2006-11-13 11:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by John Archer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Self confidence is the absolute deal breaker with some women. Every morning when you wake up, look at your self in the mirror and say out loud every thing that's right about you. Do the every day and next thing you know you're starting to forget your flaws. It's a start, good luck :)
2016-03-28 04:45:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not normal.She is either over worked or just doesn't give a dam.Find a new attorney and don't pay her. If u already have then go to small claims court and try to get it back.Good luck
2006-11-13 11:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The royal boot comes to mind.
2006-11-13 11:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u need to call her assss at least once a week so that u can be brought up to speed on what her strategy is since she seems to know lil or nothing bout the case...
2006-11-13 11:09:34 · answer #8 · answered by Queen D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normal.
You'd think they would pretend to be interested for as much as you are paying them huh?!
2006-11-13 11:17:15 · answer #9 · answered by becca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you should stand up to your lawyer.and remember you hired them to do a job for you
2006-11-13 11:30:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋