If you need to hire a lawyer, you may feel like you don’t know where to start. That’s okay! If you’re looking for a California family lawyer to help you with a divorce or child support issue, start by scheduling an initial legal consultation. During the consultation, you’ll talk with the attorney about your case and get a sense of their personality, competence, and communication style. You should check in with yourself periodically throughout the consultation about how you feel and whether you think you can work with this attorney. You want to be comfortable with your choice.