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Sometimes the best way to find a lawyer is the same way you find a family doctor or a school for your children: by word of mouth. Ask your friends, family and co-workers if they've ever used a family law lawyer, and, if so, how they liked that person. Did the lawyer return telephone calls promptly? Did the lawyer keep them up to speed on the progress of their file? Was the lawyer's bill reasonable? Did they feel comfortable with their lawyer? You can also ask your doctor, your accountant or your dentist if they can refer you to someone. Some of the other things you might want to think about when hiring a lawyer are described in the [Separating_Emotionally|Separating Emotionally] page. | Sometimes the best way to find a lawyer is the same way you find a family doctor or a school for your children: by word of mouth. Ask your friends, family and co-workers if they've ever used a family law lawyer, and, if so, how they liked that person. Did the lawyer return telephone calls promptly? Did the lawyer keep them up to speed on the progress of their file? Was the lawyer's bill reasonable? Did they feel comfortable with their lawyer? You can also ask your doctor, your accountant or your dentist if they can refer you to someone. Some of the other things you might want to think about when hiring a lawyer are described in the [[Separating_Emotionally|Separating Emotionally]] page. | ||
The Canadian Bar Association's [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1044 Lawyer Referral Service] is another way to find a lawyer. This service keeps a roster of subscribing lawyers in your area, a list of the areas of law they practise and a list of the languages they speak. Call 604-687-3221 in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland or, elsewhere in British Columbia, call 1-800-663-1919. | The Canadian Bar Association's [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1044 Lawyer Referral Service] is another way to find a lawyer. This service keeps a roster of subscribing lawyers in your area, a list of the areas of law they practise and a list of the languages they speak. Call 604-687-3221 in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland or, elsewhere in British Columbia, call 1-800-663-1919. | ||
