We all know that the divorce process can be an emotional roller coaster. There are many things to consider, such as what you will need to do to finish your divorce and who is going to pay for it. The last thing that you want during this time is a misunderstanding with your lawyer that ends up costing you more than just time and frustration. Here’s how:
Decide if you really need a lawyer: Some of the most common reasons why people hire divorce lawyers are usually not real legal issues at all, but rather matters of personal preference or convenience. For example, some people may want their divorce to be final in six months instead of one year because they don’t like uncertainty. If this is the case, then hiring a lawyer will not speed up the process but will instead cost you money for no real benefit.
Some of the most common reasons why people hire lawyers are usually not real legal issues at all but rather matters of personal preference or convenience. For example, some people may want their divorce to be final in six months instead of one year because they don’t like uncertainty. If this is the case, then hiring a lawyer will not speed up the process but will instead cost you money for no real benefit. Figure out what type of lawyer you need: The next step is to figure out what type of lawyer you actually need. This can be tricky because there are many different types of law practices, and each one specializes in a different area.
Family law is the broadest category and includes divorce, child custody and support, paternity issues, adoption proceedings, name changes, guardianships of minors or adults, domestic violence restraining orders, termination of parental rights, the partition of marital property, premarital agreements, spousal support (also called alimony), child support. The other major specialty areas are bankruptcy law (both personal and business), criminal defense/criminology law, wills & estates law.
The next step is to figure out what type of lawyer you actually need. This can be tricky because there are many different types of law practices, and each one specializes in a different area. Family law is the broadest category and includes divorce, child custody and support, paternity issues, adoption proceedings, name changes, guardianships of minors or adults, domestic violence restraining orders, termination of parental rights, partition of marital property premarital agreements, spousal support (also called alimony), child support. The other major specialty areas are bankruptcy law (both personal and business), criminal defense/criminology law, wills & estates law. Do your research: Once you have a good idea of what type of lawyer you need, it’s time to do some research. Start by asking friends and family if they have any recommendations.