How much would a lawyer in Germany cost?
As the law has become more complex, so has the role of a lawyer, finding a good lawyer in this day and age should be quite easy, but it is important to remember that lawyers all practice in different areas, so if you have committed a crime you will be requiring a criminal lawyer, where as if you are looking to get divorced you will be requiring a family lawyer, who specialises in divorce and family affairs.
The first consultation with the lawyer should be free, and if your earnings are considered low, then you will probably get both the initial consultation free and the court proceedings thereafter up until a certain point. However if you have a home and equity in the home and you are looking to sell this as part of your divorce then an amount may be taken equity wise from this home.
There are a number of procedures that you will have to go through before seeing a lawyer or solicitor, such as:
· You will be required to make an appointment for an initial consultation.
· If you are wanting a free consultation, the first half an hour is usually free and every letter thereafter you will be charged for.
· It is important to remember that if you are on low earnings then you will be asked to clarify your earnings by taking along evidence, this may be in the form of benefit documents or wage slips.
· You will be required to provide your solicitor to the best of your knowledge with all the information about the case in hand. They will ask questions and give you the best advise depending on your circumstances.