Keep in mind that the lawyer cannot read minds. The lawyer does not always know how much the client knows or wants to know. If the client thinks a question is important, it probably is. The X factor - trust. If a divorce is settled, the divorcing parties may not always get what each deserves, but each party will get what is negotiated.
Attorneys are professional negotiators.
Many attorneys will advise clients not to try to negotiate their own divorce. Feeling comfortable that the attorney has the best interest of the client in mind may be the most important factor in helping to steer the client away from trouble. Without trust, communication breaks down. While maneuvering through the legal minefield of divorce, the client should rely upon the attorney's advice. If the client makes a decision against the advice of the attorney, do not be surprised by the sounds of explosions.