If you’re facing a possible divorce or custody case, you’re probably wondering how to proceed. There are a lot of factors involved and, as a result, a lot of choices to make, especially at the beginning of your case. It’s hard to know what path to travel down, especially when you’re not sure what shape your case may eventually take, and being expected to start making these kinds of big picture decisions in the beginning can be daunting. If you’re like most women, you’re wondering whether you … [Read more...]
Advice for a first time divorcee from a second timer
You know the old saying, “If only I knew then what I know now”? Well, it applies to just about everything—including divorce. It’s hard to go through something (really, almost anything) for the first time. Whether you’re talking about going to college, having a baby, buying a house, or getting a divorce, the big things in life come with (sometimes pretty steep) learning curves. You don’t want to be at a disadvantage, especially when it comes to something as important as divorce. You know that … [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...]
