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If you went to a doctor for fear you had cancer, but only told the doctor of unrelated issues and symptoms, you couldn't blame the doctor for not noticing you also had cancer. The doctor is going to focus on what issues you present. The same is true of lawyers. Don't go to your lawyer seeking an answer as to child support, when what is really at stake is that the other person is abusing your children. State all your problems to the lawyer, so the lawyer can sort out a best possible solution to your situation.

Frequently I will have a first meeting with a potential client an spend an hour analyzing the facts to find the answer to what they are asking, only to find out that there was something else really at stake. Sometimes, had they never disclosed the real problem at hand, following the advice given to the original question could have made things worse. For example, if you come to a lawyer asking questions about a specific debt collector, while failing to mention the bank wants to foreclose on your house, the lawyer might not catch that point. The advice given would be as to how to handle that one debt, not the foreclosure.

Now, granted, hopefully the lawyer you see has been trained to dig deeper into what you present, to find out the ulterior reasons. My consultations often run longer than I expect, in large part because I spend so much time digging for details and a big picture of what is needed. I really appreciate it when a client is up front, open and honest about what the need and their circumstances. It makes helping them so much easier.