There are many words in the English Language that spark love and joy such as home, chocolate and the weekend. Let’s be honest Lawyer is not one of them. People hear the word lawyer and think; tough, soulless, money hungry and expensive and that’s just to name a few.
We know us lawyers don’t exactly have the best reputation but here at Family Law Life we challenge the “uncle scrooge”, boring and bulldog legal stereotype that come with ‘being a lawyer’”.
STEREOTYPE NUMBER 1: BORING
Here at Family Law Life we pride ourselves on being human and definitely not boring. We don’t all wear long grey suits and high heels around the office. Just take a look at our photos on our website! We love bright and vibrant colours and encourage everyone to express themselves at work. We understand you are going through one of the toughest times of your life and the last thing you need is to come into an environment that is dull and grey. Our furniture is multicolour, and we have many plants around the office to make it feel more inviting.
STEREOTYPE NUMBER 2: BULLDOG
We understand being tough is only one aspect of our job. When you are involved in a litigious matter sometimes you need to get tough and use those bull dog traits. Our lawyers can be this type of lawyer however putting families through litigation is exhausting and not a healthy environment. This is why we advocate for collaborative options which allow for you to be more involved in your family law matter and are outside of the court. These options include mediation, round table conferences and negotiations. Please have a look on our website for more information in relation to the collaborative process.
STEREOTYPE NUMBER 3: SOULESS
Time and again Lawyers get referred to caring more about their hip pocket then about their clients. Here at Family Law Life we pride ourselves on being extremely compassionate and empathetic to our client’s unique situations. Many of us who work here have been through separation either as a spouse or as a child and we understand how hard this experience can be. One of the hardest things to do is to come to a lawyer and ask for help. You’re in a vulnerable position calling a stranger which is not easy for anyone to do. We understand these emotions and we are here to help you every step of the way.
STEREOTYPE NUMBER 4: EXPENSIVE
We won’t deny that seeking the help of a lawyer is not cheap. This is one of the reasons we advocate for settling mattes outside of the court. Going to court is expensive and if we just cared about bills, we would send all of our clients to court but we don’t. We are here to help. There are also loan systems such as rate setter that are specifically designed for clients in family Law disputes. We also can discuss fixed fees and get you involved in your matter as much as possible to help you minimise your costs.