If your family is in transition, whether due to a divorce or other family law dispute, or financial challenges, the lawyer you choose can have an effect on your life for years to come. If you work with an attorney who views your legal matter only as an adversary, you can spend years at odds with your child's other parent, often hurting your child more than your ex-spouse. If, on the other hand, you work with an attorney who focuses on ways of amicably resolving your differences, everyone stands to benefit, especially your children.