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Local Q&A: I’m a divorce lawyer in the Washington D.C. area. How do I stand out from the crowd?

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As a divorce lawyer in the DC area, there are several strategies you can employ to stand out from the competition: Specialize : One way to stand out is to specialize in a particular area of divorce law. For example, you could focus on high net worth divorces, complex property division, or child custody cases.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How Can Divorce Attorneys Emotionally Prepare & Recover?

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We divorce lawyers are accustomed to our non-family lawyer colleagues being astounded when we relay to them our area of specialty. On occasion we are regaled with a story of the one divorce they handled in their career, and from that, they vowed never to handle another divorce again.

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Untying the Knot: Your Guide to Family Law and Divorce – Jonathan Merel – S7E14

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He is known as a skilful and aggressive negotiator, and he brings his expertise to the table as an experienced attorney in divorce and family law proceedings. Jonathan Merel understands the complexities of divorce and the emotions involved.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: I’m new to family law. Can you explain prenups?

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And when divorce lawyers think about marriage, they often think about prenuptial agreements. For those unfamiliar with a prenuptial agreement (known as a prenup), it is an agreement between marrying parties that serves to protect each party in the event of divorce or death. To many, February is the month to celebrate love.

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Winning Reviews and Tackling Complaints

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If you are a divorce lawyer in Los Angeles, an ideal review would mention “divorce lawyer in Los Angeles” so your future clients can find you more easily. When done correctly, your law firm’s response to a negative review can become an excellent selling point for future clients.

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Justia Legal Resources: Divorce Law Center

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Final Thoughts Divorce laws contain many subtle but potentially impactful nuances. These make it vital to consult a divorce lawyer when a marriage seems likely to end. Otherwise, a judge will need to decide whether the new circumstances warrant a change, which may be temporary or permanent.

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Managing Stress: 6 Steps to Becoming a Healthier Lawyer

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Pace Yourself Becoming a Healthier Lawyer Requires a Strategy. Most lawyers don’t make their own health and wellness a priority because other, more urgent things demand their attention. In 2004, after 27 years as a divorce lawyer, I was totally stressed and decided to quit practicing law.

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