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According to many organizations that monitor marriage and divorce rates, nearly 1 out of 2 Americans will end up in divorce court. The Americans for Divorce Reform stated, "Probably, 40 or possibly even 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce if current trends continue.” If you are considering divorce in the Rome Georgia area, there are a number of issues to consider when selecting the right attorney for your needs. Selecting the right attorney could be the most critical decision you make in your divorce.

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Type of Case
There are two types of divorce cases: contested and uncontested. An uncontested case is where all information has been worked out between the two parties before the parties retain counsel, such as financials, if there are children involved, and splitting the estate. A contested divorce is the opposite, and involves the attorneys mediating and negotiating throughout the process.

Compatibility
Going through a divorce is a very stressful experience. It’s important to find an attorney that you feel compatibility with. You will be sharing your most personal information with your attorney, and you need to feel comfortable enough to not withhold anything that could be vital and damage your case.

Custody and Child Visitation Schedule
It is undeniable that the most painful part of a divorce is dealing with the effects it has on children and Child Custody issues. It’s imperative to set precedence at the beginning of the process that will make the transition for the children as smooth as possible. Setting visitation patterns and schedules will give the children a sense of stability that will be lacking throughout the entire process. Having an attorney that understands the nature of the relationship between parents and children is vital.

Experience Matters
It is critical to find an attorney who has considerable experience with domestic affairs. While your tax attorney might have become a good friend and good attorney, they may not have the experience in domestic affairs to serve your case best. The matter of divorce is one that will affect the rest of your life, and you want someone on your side that has seen many domestic affairs cases. Rome Georgia Attorney D. Leon Sproles has been thoughtfully helping people just like you with domestic affairs since 1980.