by VA Family Law Firm

Divorce, MediationAugust 19, 20220 comments

Tips for Uncontested Divorce Negotiation in Northern Virginia

When searching for a family law attorney, you should make sure that your attorney can be a negotiator as well as a litigator.

Why Does Experience Matter for a Divorce Attorney?

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to choose either a litigator or a negotiator. These roles are complementary. Any attorney with strong negotiating skills can employ those abilities to help you reach a better resolution when the litigation position is strong. Furthermore, a strong litigation attorney can employ skills to develop legal advantages that strengthen the clients negotiating position.

Don’t Focus on “Uncontested”

Too often, clients think that their case will be uncontested and therefore assume they need a negotiator with no trial skills. However, in most cases, the potential for a contested litigation still exists. Litigation skills are important and should be at the top of your list when searching for an attorney, even if your divorce is uncontested.

Negotiation Opportunities

On the other hand, there are the clients who believe only the judge’s decision will resolve their dispute. These people think their attorney only needs litigation skills. However, the litigation process often resolves disputes before the case goes in front of a judge.

To begin with, the pre-trial process can reveal weaknesses in one or both parties’ position.  Thereafter, many parties will attempt to negotiate the disputes. Most clients lack the budget to properly try a case. Therefore, negotiation skills are necessary, and very valuable aspect in an attorney.

Many cases negotiate a divorce settlement just prior to, or even in the middle of the trial. This happens because the trial process reveals significant weaknesses in one or both parties’ legal or factual position. Negotiation skills will play a large role in your divorce process.

Divorce Settlement Lawyer

Negotiating divorce in Northern Virginia can be a difficult process. It is important to choose the right attorney. You need an attorney with strong litigation skills and strong negotiation skills. During your search, pay attention to mediation training and experience as well. This shows that the attorney takes negotiation seriously.

Uncontested Divorce Lawyers in Reston and Alexandria Northern Virginia

If you are contemplating divorce, hiring the best attorney is crucial to your case. Contact Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin, P.C. to speak to an attorney about your case. Our attorneys have the skill and experience to negotiate your divorce settlement or fight for you during a trial.