What type of lawyer is best for your divorce journey?
That’s the first question you should ask yourself.
You need more than a cheap divorce lawyer that treats your family’s future like a commodity. Opting for a low-cost generalist may seem economical today, but it often overlooks the complex financial, emotional, and parenting issues that require specialist expertise.
“Your divorce lawyer should have considerable experience in handling divorce cases.”
Whether your situation calls for assertive representation or a more cooperative path, we’re here to help. Our litigating lawyers excel in high-conflict matters—tenaciously advocating for your rights in contested custody battles and intricate financial disputes.
At the same time, our collaborative divorce and mediation practitioners—who embrace therapeutic justice principles—guide families toward respectful, constructive agreements that honour emotional well-being, promote healing, preserve relationships and minimize stress.
No matter which path fits your needs, you’ll have a dedicated specialist, ensuring your case is handled with skill and sensitivity.
Experience VS Accolades
When searching for a good divorce lawyer, it’s tempting to be swayed by firms that boast advertising awards, such as “top lawyer” or “family law firm of the year.”
These awards may look impressive, and project authority but they do not necessarily have anything to do with professional ability and expertise.
What you need is a family law firm with well-trained divorce lawyers who possess accreditations as:
- Family Mediators
- Collaborative Family Practice Lawyers
- Parenting Coordination Lawyers, and
- Child Representative Lawyers
It is important to note that divorce lawyers within the Family Mediation training and accreditation framework have undertaken advanced and often costly further studies to maintain a high level in the area of divorce law. Such accreditation demonstrates a very high level of expertise in matters of;
So, How Do I Choose?
Below are some important pointers of the things you need to consider in order to make sure your chosen divorce lawyer has the right legal skills, experience and personal qualities that meet your needs:
- Do a thorough internet profile search on the law Firm and their family lawyer(s).
- Call your chosen firm(s) to set up a meeting & assess the divorce lawyer to see how he/she can help in your particular circumstances. Good divorce lawyers will give you a free 30 minute consultation to explain the divorce process in Singapore in order to put you in a better position, should you wish to negotiate, mediate or go before a judge in court.
- Establish how many years practicing experience the divorce Lawyer has in Family Law and keep in mind that with legal expertise, comes a wealth of knowledge.
- Communication and trust with your prospective divorce lawyer is most important. Have an understanding of the different stages of the Divorce process. Make sure all your options are explored. A good divorce lawyer will go through this process before you engage them.
- Be careful to look beyond the promises of a good outcome and instead look deeper to make sure you are getting the best divorce lawyer for your case.
- Make sure that you understand the charges involved at every stage of the divorce proceedings.(Is it hourly basis, range or a package option?) The letter of engagement is the working contract between you and your divorce lawyer, so read it carefully and thoroughly. This engagement letter should describe the nature of your legal matter, the terms and conditions of the relationship between you and your lawyer and estimated range of costs.
Contact Our Divorce Lawyers
At Gloria James-Civetta & Co, we offer a free 30-minute consultation with one of our matrimonial lawyers, who will explain the divorce process and assess whether you meet the requirements to file for divorce in Singapore.