Understanding the Divorce Process: Choosing a Lawyer By Marlene A. Pontrelli Updated: July 16, 2019 Categories: Coping with Divorce , Legal Issues Divorce can be a scary process. You may never have had to go through the process of choosing a lawyer before let alone detail information about your private life. If you decide to retain a lawyer take your time in choosing a lawyer that is right for your particular case. Set up a consultation with the lawyer in advance to retaining him or her so you have an opportunity to ask questions and determine whether their style fits your needs. This is a journey that you will be taking together with your attorney as they help you reach the end result. Retaining someone who not only is competent in family law, but who you feel comfortable talking with is paramount. You will be sharing very personal details of your married life, your goals for the future, and expected outcomes. You need ...