Heartbreak is not rational, linear or easy to navigate.- People would rather be doing pretty much anything else than coming to see a family law lawyer.
- Your law colleagues may think you are sinking your legal career by going into family law vs. “real” practice.
- Pushing a box of tissue towards your crying or distraught client and giving them counselling referrals is not enough.
- This will be hard work. Very hard.
- There will be moments when you wonder if it’s all worth it.
- There will be moments when you realize it “is” all worth it.
- You will need a good support system, especially of non-lawyers.
- You don’t have to go to court to be a “real” lawyer.
- You will learn a lot from your clients if you take the time to listen to them.