There are numerous reasons you should hire and attorney, even if you think the divorce will be amicable or uncontested.
- You don’t know what you don’t know. The laws governing the divorce process are complex. How do you know that your settlement is fair? How do you know that your agreement as written can be enforced? You can’t protect yourself if you do not know the law. If you do not have the expertise to handle your divorce, you need to retain counsel that does.
- Divorces are emotional. Emotional Sound decisions are not necessarily synonymous terms. Getting outside help and guidance can act as a check and balance from start to finish.
- Everything you say to your ex can be used against you at a later time.
- Handling your own divorce can be a fulltime job. Division of bank accounts, retirement accounts, credit card debts, bank loans, automobiles and titles, the house or rental, alimony, spousal support and child support, child custody, and all the furniture can be daunting. Many of us do not have the time to devote to handling the complex issues in a divorce.
- Big financial matters are on the line, and for some of you, so is the relationship with your children. With everything that matters and what you have worked for at stake, you deserve to be protected by a skilled attorney.
These are just a handful of things to consider when you are weighing whether to hire a lawyer. We take a client-centered approach to your divorce, which means that you set the tone and the pace on how we move forward. Learning your rights is the first step to a successful result, and we eagerly await the opportunity to ensure that you are informed.