One of the delights of practicing in the field of matrimonial and family law is that barely a day goes by when lawyers are not presented with stories, facts, controversies and news that can only be categorized as “you can’t make this stuff up!” It is what makes the life of a family lawyer interesting and consuming, as well as stressful.
Not only are an attorney’s legal skills and knowledge called into play on a daily basis, but those attorneys are called upon to use their best judgment in providing advice to their clients. Oftentimes those judgments and advice are based on mere common sense acquired throughout the lawyer’s life based on their professional and personal experiences. Discussing cases with one’s colleagues occasionally provides differing perspectives on the approach that should be employed when advising and advocating for a client.
