Going through a divorce can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. During this critical phase, hiring an experienced divorce attorney can make all the difference. In this article, we will outline the top five reasons why you should consider seeking professional legal counsel for your divorce proceedings.
Why Do You Need An Attorney In The First Place?
It is certainly possible to arrange your own divorce without an attorney. This may work if there is no property or children involved. And yes, you will save money. However, there are excellent reasons to hire an attorney to represent your interest in the divorce:
The Attorney Is An Expert
You and your spouse may agree on most details. But an expert family law attorney can help with scenarios you may not have considered. Financial issues such as retirement funds or custody are not static. Circumstances that you may not foresee at this time may need to be addressed, such as what happens to custody if one of you decides to move out of state. What happens to pension funds? An attorney can offer advice even when the divorce is without general contention.
An Attorney Can Lessen Stress
Regardless of how well you and your spouse get along, a divorce is a major life event and stressor. The attorney can help ease the stress by handling the necessary details, such as the filing of documents. He or she can also talk you through the procedure and explain what is expected, thereby eliminating unpleasant surprises.
An Attorney Can Help You Avoid Mistakes
Any legal process, even an amicable one, can become complicated. There are so many details involved, you may easily miss a few. Such mistakes can turn costly when the papers are reviewed by the court. A form that is improperly filled out and signed may have you agree to something you never intended. A divorce attorney will ensure that your paperwork is handled properly and that your interests are protected, even if you never step inside a courtroom.
Get A Divorce Without Unnecessary Delays
As has been stated, filing all the needed divorce documents can become complicated. Any problems will likely cause delays that could be avoided with the assistance of an attorney. This means that the attorney will move the divorce process along as quickly and efficiently as possible without you struggling in a state of limbo for any unnecessary period of time.
Do Divorce Attorneys Cause Animosity?
Some people are under the impression that divorce attorneys expand their roles by encouraging hostility between the divorcing couple. The fact is, most attorneys simply want to reach a fair conclusion for their clients. To prevent a prolonged trial, attorneys will generally refer the couple to mediation to help them work through disagreements and find solutions without stepping inside a courtroom.
The idea is to get past the anger and move toward resolution. An attorney can be a valuable asset during your divorce.
Conclusion
Divorce involves more than the pain of breaking up a marriage. Legally, it can involve hundreds, if not thousands, of minute details that may be difficult for the divorcing couple to handle. For that reason, and in the interest of both parties, a divorce attorney, and any other needed experts, can facilitate and ease the process for everyone.
The legal process can get difficult, which is why we always recommend that you seek the assistance of counsel; or at least have a consultation. Schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys today to review the issues of your case, the legal options you may have, and certain rights that pertain to your unique situation.
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