“My lawyer is a bulldog, she will go after you and you will get nothing!” comments such as these are very common when people are going through their divorce or separation. Often people will seek out lawyers who have a reputation as “pit bulls”,” sharks” , or are “very aggressive” It seems that the more aggressive your family lawyer is the better the results for you, unfortunately this is far from the truth.
What you want is an assertive and fair family lawyer.
Assertive Family Lawyers get results
An assertive family lawyer will stand up for you and present your point of view in a considered and factual manner.
When lawyers adopt an aggressive stance, all issues become complicated even when they are relatively simple to resolve. Aggressive lawyers confuse, frustrate and delay the process of communication. Assertive family lawyers on the other hand will stand up for your rights and protect your interests but will do it in such a way that is based on facts and not on emotions of anger or fear or intimidation. Assertive family lawyers are:
- Well-prepared
- Know the law and legal principles
- Courteous to Judges, other lawyers, their clients and other people that are involved in your case;
- They have a good listeners
- They are trustworthy
- They show empathy and consideration of other people
- Act in your best interests
Assertive Family Lawyers offer the best value
If you are happy to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on a lawyer behaving aggressively and just going around in circles, with little hope of success, then that’s your call. The perception that aggressive lawyers will get you results is incorrect. Assertive family lawyers hold the firm view that all people want value:
- Value in service;
- Value in cost and
- Value in the quality of advice and representation that they are receiving;
- Value in results
Assertive family lawyers are lawyers who offer value to all family law clients.
Assertive Family Lawyers know the importance of all relationships
If you didn’t already have enough trouble co-parenting with your ex, then forget this getting any better once your matter is complete and over. The aggressive lawyer has caused some much havoc and confusion that you will have a lot of work to do to repair the damage made. Assertive family lawyers are aware and consider that, especially where people have children that needed to be co-parented that relationships are important, even when people separate or divorce.
Assertive Family Lawyers will make your family law matter easier
We all know that going through a divorce or separation is tough, even if you are the one that left or ended the relationship. There are so many emotions to deal with and new experiences that you are often overwhelmed and confused. An assertive family lawyer can direct you to counselling specialists who can assist with going through a separation and support you through the emotional roller coaster. An assertive family lawyer will know when to speak up for you and ensure that you taking care of all your needs, not just legal ones.
If you are interested in talking to an assertive family lawyer, then contact us today!