Divorce attorneys typically offer a one time consultation to prospective clients. This is a free 20 or 30 minute session where you can ask the attorney questions regarding the divorce, costs and what the attorney can provide. Be sure to interview or meet with at least three attorneys before you decide which attorney is best for your case.

Watch out for divorce attorneys that promise you they can get you everything that you want in through the mediation or divorce court proceeding. While there are precedents set in law, there are always new rulings and no attorney can guarantee how a judge or jury may find should the divorce go to a trial.

Research at your local library or on the internet for basic divorce information before you talk to an attorney. This will help you know what information to provide to the lawyer as well as what questions you may want to ask.