Attorney Interview Scorecard
30+ questions plus a scoring grid to vet divorce attorneys before you hire. Don't waste $5K finding out they're wrong.
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What's inside
- 30+ interview questions organized by category
- Scoring grid: rate each attorney across 10 key dimensions
- Red flag checklist — answers that should end the conversation
- Fee structure comparison worksheet
- Notes column for each attorney
- Guidance on what to bring to a consultation
- Questions specific to high-conflict and custody-heavy cases
Who this is for
- Any divorcing man about to hire an attorney
- Men considering switching attorneys mid-case
- Men who want a clear-headed decision, not a stressed one
Who this is NOT for
- Men who have already settled on counsel and signed
- Anyone seeking a referral to a specific lawyer
- Men who want the manual to rate a named attorney for them
Educational use only. This is a general educational field manual from Steady Dad Press. It is not legal, financial, tax, or mental-health advice and does not create any professional relationship. Consult a licensed professional in your jurisdiction before acting.
About this manual
The full picture
The worst time to figure out your attorney is wrong for you is three months in, $8,000 lighter, with a court date approaching.
Most men hire the first attorney they can afford and like. That's how you end up with someone who doesn't return calls, settles too fast, or doesn't understand how to handle a high-conflict spouse.
This field manual gives you a structured system for interviewing multiple attorneys and comparing them objectively before you sign anything. Interview three. Score them all. Make the call.
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