In this section we list Family Law Attorneys, Appellate Attorneys, Bankruptcy Attorneys, Civil Attorneys, Criminal Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Juvenile Court Attorneys and Estate Planning Attorneys. These three types of attorneys may be necessary when planning for a divorce/separation. Very few attorneys practice in all three areas.  
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Family Law Attorneys
Before you file any documents in family court, it is important to get some legal advice. You may want to pay for at least an hour consultation to ensure any further step you take is a step that will benefit you. 
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It is also important to make sure you have an attorney that you "click" with. For instance, if you want to have frequent contact with your attorney, make sure you let your attorney know that from the beginning. Some attorneys are less likely to return phone calls and emails quickly and some attorneys are great at staying in communication with clients. 
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Appellate Attorneys
If your case has been completed and you are not happy with the result, you may wish to hire an appellate attorney to determine if you have any grounds on which to appeal the final order.  It is important to consult with an appellate attorney as soon as possible after your order because there are strict time limits by which you must file an appeal. 
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Bankruptcy Attorneys
If you or your spouse are significantly in debt, it is important to know your options. Many couples file bankruptcy together before or during a divorce. However, sometimes one spouse files bankruptcy without the other spouses knowledge or participation. It is important to know what to expect and how a bankruptcy can affect your divorce/separation.  If one or both parties file for bankruptcy, it can cause a "stay" in family court. That means that the family court case may not go any further without having the stay lifted. Some people file for bankruptcy specifically for this reason. 
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Criminal Attorneys
If you or your spouse have been charged with a crime, or if one of you obtained an order of protection, you may wish to speak with a criminal attorney. Many Family Law Attorneys are familiar with Order of Protection Hearings. However, if you are being charged with a crime it is a good idea to consult with a criminal attorney.
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Civil Attorneys
A civil attorney may be necessary if you or your ex have a contract issue, a car accident, or a medical malpractice case. It is important to find attorneys who specialize in the area you need.  
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Estate Planning Attorneys
If you and your spouse have a trust together, you may need to speak with a trust attorney. Although some family law attorneys  might know a bit about estate planning, if you have a complex trust or estate plan, you should speak with attorney that is experienced in that area.
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Juvenile Court Attorneys
The Juvenile Court is a court separate from all other courts and the procedures are different than every other court. The Juvenile Court handles juvenile criminal cases, severance cases and adoptions. If you have to be involved with the Juvenile Court you should have an attorney that understands how to navigate that specific Court.
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Probate Attorneys
The Probate Court is a court with rules much different than other Court Rules. If you have an adult child with special needs and the parties can't agree on care for the child, you may end up in Probate Court. Probate Court also handles settlement of estates after someone dies.
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Real Estate Attorneys
If you have significant property, are trying to divide real property you may wish to consult with a Real Estate Attorney to assure any transfer of property is legally binding.
  
Tax Attorneys
A tax attorney may be necessary if you and/or your spouse have not filed taxes for many years and/or if you have not been involved in the preparation of your taxes. You may also wish to speak with a tax attorney if you have a large estate and want to pay as few taxes as possible when dividing the estate. Most family law attorneys and bankruptcy attorneys do not provide advice regarding taxes. 
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