Q: Received Emergency Custody of 16 year old son. Court suggested I retain an attorney. How do I find the right attorney?
Son was in presence of mother when she overdosed. He had to call an ambulance. CPS contacted me and said file for emergency custody.
A: Finding the right attorney is important. First, you should google Family Law attorneys who practice in the place where the custody is to take place. From there, look at their websites and learn more about the mission and vision of the firm. You should meet with different firms to determine if they are aligned with your goals and have the experience to get you to those results. A firm should listen to what you are looking to achieve and give you realistic expectations, not just what you want to hear. You want to ensure that the firm you choose to work with "feels" right to you, has experience with custody matters such as this and likely an Article 10 Abuse and Neglect matter (you'd likely be an interested party) and a support staff to work as team so the billing is reasonable. Good luck!
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