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Clients who are victims of marital wrongdoing often believe their no-fault divorce should have a moral or "fault" component. Here are 4 perspectives that may help to console those clients. Read more
Attorneys must be zealous advocates, but that does not mean accepting every word our clients say. Keep that psychological grain of salt handy – and warn clients that they may sometimes be af... Read more
When your family law client is denying the reality of their situation, use these strategies to help keep the process – and your client – on track. Read more
Responding intentionally and appropriately to an emotional client takes practice and patience. It is work – but it is also a critical skill for family lawyers to cultivate. Read more
Winning communication strategies for family lawyers include two-way text messaging, video chat for virtual consultations, online review generation, and online reputation management. Read more
You may have the best reputation among your peers, but if you do not have great online reviews – especially Google reviews – you stand to lose business to a family lawyer who does. Read more
A wealth management advisor/financial divorce professional and three lawyers share the best advice they have given to their clients before, during, and after divorce. Read more
Sharon Klein, the host of this Family Lawyer Magazine roundtable, has invited three top family lawyers to discuss the best advice they have given. Read more
Family lawyers are often faced with difficult clients or cases; try these techniques next time you have a client who's hard (or seems impossible!) to work with. Read more
Client-centered communication is a way to help difficult clients feel heard and understood, in hopes of making them collaborators in their legal process as opposed to hindrances. Read more