Frequently Asked Divorce, DWI, & Personal Injury Law Questions

Q: What is a lawyer?

A: A lawyer is a person whose profession is to provide legal advice and legal services on behalf of someone who has been in a legal dispute or issue. Lawyers represent people before a governing body in a court of law for a variety of cases, including personal injury, child custody, criminal law, and more. 

Q: What does a lawyer do? What is lawyer's job?

A: Lawyers can argue a case in a court of law, but sometimes some cases are not brought into court. Whether a case is in or out of a courtroom, lawyers do spend a great amount of time in their office handling an array of tasks and work from their client's case. 

Q: Do I need to hire an attorney if I am getting divorced?

A: It is always a good idea to consult with a lawyer when it comes to major life events or changes, such as divorce. Divorce lawyers are there to protect your rights, as well as the rights of your children. They also keep current with the laws in your state concerning marriage, divorce , marital property, child custody , visitation, and family support.

Q: How long does the divorce process take? 

A: This varies depending on how long you have lived in the area, whether or not your divorce is contested, the existence of children and other factors. Our divorce lawyer aims to make the process as easy on your family as possible, while fighting for you along the way.

Q: How do courts determine who gets custody of children in a divorce?

A: If the parents are unable to agree on who receives custody, the courts decide based on "the best interests of the child." Determining the child’s best interests involves many factors. Our divorce lawyer will prepare you for this process to the best of their ability.

Q: I just got into a personal injury accident. What should I do next?

A: Here is a list of things you should be doing if you get into a personal injury accident:

- Take photos of your injuries or any damage.

- Visit a doctor if you have not already.

- If you have visited a doctor, follow their care plan and attend all follow-up appointments

- Write down what had happened while it's still fresh in your mind for accuracy purposes.

- Make a list of witnesses if there were any as well as their contact information if you have it.

- Follow any instructions from your personal injury lawyer.

Q: How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

A: There is the statute of limitations that has the amount of time you are limited to. For most personal injury cases, the period of limitation is 2 years. For more information on personal injury cases, visit our personal injury page or contact us today.