Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT Are you about to hire a lawyer or do you currently have a lawyer and are starting to wonder if they are a good fit for your case. In this episode we cover what you should be looking for when hiring a lawyer and the red flags to keep an eye out with your current family or domestic violence lawyer. We discuss what type of lawyer you need based on what divorce personality you are facing and why. We also cover what the process is if you decide to change lawyers. Click here for our free checklist for your divorce and property settlement  Sign up here for our next free online webinar  You Don’t Want to Miss Out On How to choose the right lawyer Why do you need to check your lawyer's experience?  Why some children’s matter lawyers are not that great at property matters. Why are some domestic violence lawyers not great family lawyers?  Why is it important to choose the right lawyer for the kind of work you need? Why it is important to choose a certain type of lawyer based on your divorce course personality prism. Why it’s important to have a lawyer that will tell you the things you sometimes probably don’t want to hear during your case but need to. Why is it helpful for your lawyer to have appeared in front of your  judge before? Why should you be concerned if your lawyer doesn’t want to put your case to the judge because they seem scared? Why it’s important to have a lawyer who is upfront about costs and billing. Family law and domestic violence legal billing and the best way to do it.  Why it’s a good idea to check LinkedIn when choosing a family lawyer or domestic violence lawyer. How often should you expect to hear from your lawyer? How to make sure you avoid unnecessary billing from your family lawyer. Why it’s important you trust your lawyer and what to do if you don’t. The process involved if you want to change lawyers. Can you change lawyers midway through your case? What kind of lawyer do you need if you are divorcing a narcissist? What kind of lawyer do you need if your divorce is amicable? What lawyer to look for if you have a high conflict case? If your ex is controlling and manipulative what lawyer would work best for your case.   If you need emergency help you can also contact: WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE  LEGAL AID Lifeline 13 11 14 Mensline Australia 1300 789 978 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123 Relationships Australia  Police on 000 DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636 National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the next practical steps and guide to your divorce or de facto separation coming soon. And, if you’ve found this episode helpful, please leave a rating and a review so it can help others. Thank you.  Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.