Troy, Michigan divorce attorney Ronald Bookholder answers: "The role of the lawyer in educating you is a multi-faceted process. The client needs to provide information to the lawyer, personal and financial, that enables the lawyer to understand your situation. Lawyers need to educate themselves about you and your case in order to give you appropriate feedback. Read more.. http://www.divorcemag.com/MI/faq/legalbookholder.html