I don’t think my family law attorney is fighting for me It’s hard to entrust so much of your life to an attorney – any attorney – but it’s probably even harder than normal when it comes to divorce and custody cases. After all, there’s a lot (as in your whole entire life!) on the line. But what do you do after you’ve made the decision to hire an attorney, and they’re just not quite living up to your expectations? It happens more than you’d think, and if you find that you’re suddenly (or maybe … [Read more...]
What are my options if I can’t afford to hire a Virginia divorce attorney?
It can be hard to afford to hire an attorney to represent you in your divorce case, even if you wish you could. If the money isn’t there, it just isn’t there—no matter how badly you need the legal help. I get it. In fact, I see it all the time. Lots of women come in to our office for an initial consultation, but ultimately can’t afford to pay the retainer. It’s not that we’re the most expensive law firm in town. Of course, it’s also not like we’re cheap. Excellent legal representation costs; it … [Read more...]
Hofheimer Family Law Firm : Success Rates
Every so often, we get a call from a woman asking us what our “success” rate is like. I understand. I’ve seen ads like that, too. A lawyer talks about case results, particularly if a case generated tens of thousands or even millions of dollars in awards for his client. You hear those things, and you’re impressed. You’re looking for a lawyer. It’s probably something you’ve never done before. Right? So, you’re nervous. And you know you’re talking about something that is fairly expensive, and may … [Read more...]
