For various reasons, many people would like to manage their divorce without a lawyer. The question is, is it possible? Can you file for divorce without a lawyer? Read the rest of this entry
If one of you has already spoken the words, I want a divorce, then you may think you’re already on a highway with no exits and only one destination. But if you are having second thoughts, don’t despair.
Rushing into a divorce is just as wrong as rushing into a marriage. You and your spouse have worked together over the years to face life’s challenges and now you must work together to save your marriage.
The strength of a marriage gives you an advantage over other couples who have never bothered to tie the knot. You both made a commitment in front of your friends and families to stay together through thick and thin.
If you are the one who said the dreaded word first, you will need to go to your spouse and explain that you were talking without thinking. Now that you’ve had time to think about it you know that the reality is that you never wanted a divorce. Read the rest of this entry
Most parents worry about the emotional effects of divorce on children. They may be worried enough to decide divorce is not “the right thing to do” and try to save their marriage. They may recognize that divorce is inevitable but be plagued with concern about how it is affecting their children.
Before you meet to interview a divorce lawyer be sure that you want a divorce. Otherwise the purpose of your consultation is not to find a good divorce lawyer but to decide if you want a divorce.
While divorce lawyers can advise on the legal and practical consequences of divorce they are not marriage counselors. For help deciding whether or not to divorce, seek the advice of relationship experts.
You will need to prepare a list of questions to ask a divorce lawyer before you meet for an initial consultation. Otherwise you will leave the interview unsure if they are a good divorce lawyer, or better or worse than other lawyers.
The following list of questions to ask a divorce lawyer will determine if they are a good divorce lawyer, a good lawyer for your case, and of course a lawyer you can afford.
Knowing how to find a good divorce lawyer – what qualities to look for – is the first of several steps to hiring a divorce lawyer. As you are probably well aware, finding a good divorce lawyer is essential to ensure you get the settlement you want, not a settlement that ruins your life.