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3 Benefits of Hiring a Family Law Specialist for Your Divorce

For those who have children, complex property or support issues, finding an attorney who is completely knowledgeable and experienced in all of these areas is not simple—unless you hire a Certified Family Law Specialist.  The bottom line is, you will not want to trust your case to a less experienced lawyer when you can hire a certified family law specialist. 

Not many attorneys can be considered experts in their fields of law.  A certified legal specialist is an expert in a particular field of law in California.  Divorce attorneys that are Family Law Specialists have been certified by the State Bar and must have taken and passed a day long written examination in their specialty field, demonstrated a very high level of courtroom experience in family law, and have been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.  They must fulfil ongoing education requirements

There are many important benefits to hiring a family law specialist in your time of need.

Top 3 benefits of hiring a family law specialist versus a divorce attorney.

1. LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD

As with anything else, experience is the most powerful teaching tool.  If you have never had to go through the divorce process, there is a high likelihood that you truly have no idea of what to expect. When you work with a family law specialist, you’re working with an attorney who has in-depth experience in the field. Knowing that your attorney is tried and true is a great step to feeling more confident and calm during the legal process.

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Having a divorce attorney with the level of experience of a certified family law specialist gives you an advantage.  Oftentimes, attorneys who “dabble” in family law can be “schooled” in a courtroom by an attorney that has years of practice of family law, which can result in adverse results that may have been otherwise avoided or mitigated. A judge’s decisions regarding child custody, property, and support can impact the rest of your life and the lives of your children. You do not want to leave your case to anyone other than a family law specialist.  With an accomplished and experienced San Diego family law specialist, you can be assured that he or she will properly anticipate and prepare for what may be used against you. Your team can come up with the best possible strategy that will best achieve your desired outcome.

THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY TO ENSURE YOUR FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY HAS THE MOST PERTINENT AND HELPFUL EXPERIENCE IS TO HIRE A PROVEN SAN DIEGO FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST.

2. FAMILY LAW SPECIALISTS UNDERSTAND & CONQUER COMPLEXITIES 

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First-time divorces without children in the mix can be easier to manage compared to others. If you are facing divorce and have children or complex family dynamics that will impact the process, a family law specialist is exactly what you need. They know how to navigate the complexities of these kinds of divorces, and they can help you design the best plan of action for your unique situation. 

As a certified family law specialist, James R. Vercollone, CLS-F is able to handle complicated family law matters. Compound-issue cases, sophisticated financial matters and complex custody cases are all within his expertise. He is able to dedicate the time and effort required to resolve difficult cases. Mr. Vercollone's level of experience allows him to find and craft solutions where others might be baffled.

This does not mean that a certified family law specialist is overqualified for more straightforward cases. No family law case is exactly like another. Every case has its own particular facts and unique family dynamic. Each party has his or her own particular needs. Even if the spouses are amicable, or there is just one issue to resolve, the expertise of a certified specialist is vital. Quickly identifying the truly divisive issues and distilling them down, to make them manageable and understandable, resolves cases faster…and it is something only substantial experience can provide.

3. CONFIDENCE & PEACE OF MIND 

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It’s as simple as this: with experience comes confidence. Family law specialists have raised the bar when it comes to their legal career. They pursued extra education and certification in order to help their clients through often complex and difficult family law matters. That kind of dedication to their careers leads to the utmost confidence, so you can have peace of mind when you’re going through a divorce.

The immeasurable benefit that a San Diego family law specialist will provide you is peace of mind.  When you hire someone that you can trust and count on to do things right, you will rest easy at night knowing that you have given yourself the best possible chance at success. 

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Divorce is NEVER going to be a fun process.  There will be stress along the way, and there is never a guaranteed result.  However, a family law specialist can dramatically increase your likelihood of success, and will also go a long way in assuring that you take care of the necessary steps as required by the state of California.  Many divorce attorneys offer a free initial consultation to get to know them.  It is worth your time to set up an appointment and find the right certified family law specialist in your time of need.