Margaret Hackett Oliver

Margaret Oliver is simply the best. I have a very difficult ex-husband, and have used her on several occasions for different issues concerning custody. She listens, is compassionate and very savvy. She will get you the results you are looking for! Divorce is very difficult, but having a qualified law...yer makes it bearable. I hired her based on reviews I had read online, so I hope this review helps someone hire the right lawyer, which is her! I highly recommend Ms. Meg!

Margaret Oliver was selected by the Court as the Best Interest Attorney for my teenage son. She came with a lot of experience and knowledge of her role and was very specific on how to deal with her and my son. She was very thorough with gathering information from references, school, doctors, and hi...s counselor. She was very good with communicating with my son and explaining the situation. She was very fair in her assessment in my opinion and able to look rationally at the facts which was needed in our case. I would definitely recommend her to others.

Meg was great at handling everything regarding our visitation matter. She listened to my concerns with empathy and helped to make sense of what I was asking for. She was also able to help me understand what the realistic outcomes may be, and helped navigate me through the process of collaboration and... compromise with the other party. Meg was always readily available, not only to answer questions, but for further clarification throughout the process to ensure that my voice was heard. In short, she helped to put my mind at ease, through what could have been a difficult and trying process. I came to Meg through a recommendation from a friend on that basis that resolution, regarding any matter, was her primary focus. I can without a doubt say that Meg stayed true to her word, and did so with efficacy, compassion, and in a timely manner. Thank you!

Mrs. Oliver was recommended to me by a friend who went through a divorce. She was described as the "best divorce and family attorney, she nice but will FIGHT for you". The day I went for my consultation I was afraid, nervous, tearful and anxious. From the moment I met Meg, through the entire proc...ess, she was compassionate, thoughtful, honest, fair, and made me feel like my kids and I were her only clients. Meg was also fair with respect to pricing for her services. She discussed the most economical way to proceed with my case and was honest about potential future cost associated with various options. She made a very difficult divorce into one that was successfully and amicably setteled out of court with my kids and I receiving everything we deserved. What I love most is her ability to work together with the opponent fairly and with the most pleasant demeanor, but she knows how to be "aggressive" when warrented, but all with respect. She has a superior knowledge of the law and is very savvy and creative in designing parenting plans, child support structures, and property divisions that meet your needs and are legally sound. I pray that I never have to experience divorce again, but if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, Meg will empower you, walk you through this process, and make you feel confident that life goes on! Because of her I can now smile again. Thank you Meg!

I found Meg by searching for an attorney on Avvo to help me handle my separation, divorce and child custody issues. I am so glad I chose her for an attorney. She made the whole process easy, fast and painless. Initially when I first met with her for a consultation I was emotional, had so many tho...ughts and worries, and I came at her with a lot of information and many questions. I was hoping that she would promise me that she would get me everything I wanted. Instead, she gave me a reality check which I am now thankful for. She explained what was realistically possible, and what would be challenging. She gave me various options on how we could approach the issues in my divorce, and I’m glad that she was honest with me and was not just after the business. She wanted to make sure I did what brought me peace of mind. Meg asks questions like, ‘What do you really want to achieve?’, and ‘What’s most important to you?’ and ‘What do you want to get out of this divorce?’ So she helped me refocus my efforts and take a less painful path which I believe ended up being the best thing for me and my family. Meg helped me think rationally and logically, always explaining that I should be reasonable in my demands, considering what is realistic and fair to me, my ex, and my kids. If I had gone to a different attorney, my divorce may have dragged on for a long time, costing me thousands of dollars in attorney fees and years of pain and frustration culminating in a bad divorce. Instead, the separation agreement and divorce was all completed in 1 year, and the divorce was relatively painless. For everyone reading this, you should remember that after you sign a contract, just like with other attorneys, every minute you take out of Meg’s day will be billed, including emails, calls etc. That said, you definitely get your money’s worth with her. She achieves results quickly and does not drag things on, which at the end probably saves you money. She is professional, friendly, honest, always responsive, reliable, efficient, and possesses a wealth of information. Going to court with Meg was a good experience as well. Aside from the fact that she was so well prepared, I could see that she was respected by her peers and everybody working there knew her. It was a good feeling walking into court with a superstar! I will definitely go back to Meg for all my legal needs, and will definitely recommend her.