Once you’ve decided that a divorce is the right action to take, you might now be wondering if you need a lawyer to help you through the process. Here are five reasons you do:
You don’t have a clue where to start
If you don’t know where to start, much less what to do and you’re entirely unfamiliar with how matrimonial law or family court law works, then it’s better to ask for assistance from a professional. Your legal representative will know the right way to handle the courts and proceedings for you.
There’s a ton of paperwork
It can get confusing along the way, with all the papers you have to sign or file or fill out. Don’t let a filing mistake or missing a paperwork deadline inconvenience you by dragging out and delaying the process even more. With a lawyer, you can keep on top of all the paperwork easily enough.
Explore other options
Lawyers know the law, inside and out. That means they know a lot of options you don’t. With their experience, they can provide you with a range of legally acceptable solutions to settle your case. They also know what legal ramifications you’ll face or what steps you can take to ensure the best possible outcome for the case.
You need objective advice
Divorce can be an emotionally trying time for both parties. While amicable separations exist, others are contentious, with one or both spouses experiencing sadness, betrayal, fear or rage. If you want a voice of reason, someone to help you make objective decisions, then a lawyer can provide you with the emotional support and guidance you need to keep things level-headed.
Your lawyer helps you see the big picture
While you might just want things to be over, a lawyer helps you see the big picture. Instead of fighting every stipulation in court, your lawyer can make suggestions in order to arrive at a ruling that benefits you or that’s fair to both sides.
