When I started to work with the city, I realized that I was going to be working alongside our attorneys every single day. While I was a little nervous around them at first, we quickly became friends and all of that anxiety melted away. It was really neat to see how many different subjects they could handle, and I realized just how necessary they were for helping me to manage various daily occurrences. On this website, I thought it would be really great to start talking about how to work with lawyers, and what it might mean for you and your family if you seek legal advice early.
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Surprising Advantages To Hiring A Divorce Attorney
Cassandra Stone
Not every divorce is the same, and not everyone needs a divorce attorney, but having one can often be beneficial in a number of surprising ways. Your attorney isn't just a legal adviser; they are also someone who is on your side and who will advocate for you throughout this process. Since divorce can often be complex, messy, and emotional, having an advocate who is there for you while also being emotionally distanced is incredibly important.
Of course, these are the obvious benefits of having a lawyer in your corner, but they aren't the only ones. Hiring an attorney can offer a number of surprising advantages as well.
Your Stress Will Be Reduced
Nobody likes lawyers, right? So, how can hiring one help to make you less stressed? Remember that the primary duty of your divorce attorney is to represent you throughout the divorce process. This means dealing with the court system on your behalf, taking care of paperwork, and interacting with your ex-spouse and their attorney. If you're going it alone, handling these aspects of the divorce can be monumentally stressful even if you know what you are doing. If you're forced to learn as you go, the stress can sometimes be overwhelming.
You'll Be More Detached and Less Emotional
Having an attorney to deal with your ex can do more than just lower your stress levels, however. By remaining truly separated and working through lawyers, you can help to maintain an emotional distance. Most divorce experts agree that this level of separation is incredibly important, especially in divorces that are contentious or where one party would prefer not to end the marriage. Keeping your distance and communicating only through third parties gives you a better chance of making good decisions that are not emotionally driven.
You May Not Actually Be Aware of Your Assets and Debts
Most people feel pretty confident in their ability to list what they own and what they owe, but the reality is usually very different. The court will want to split assets and debts according to the laws of your state, but this requires an accurate accounting of those items. An experienced attorney can help you to fully inventory everything that is likely to be split in the divorce and help you to establish whether any assets or debts should not be included as part of the divorce settlement. This is particularly important if you and your ex are not communicating and will be creating these lists separately.
You'll Have Someone Who Can Be Honest with You
Your attorney's job is to be on your side, but this doesn't mean that they will always tell you what you want to hear. One of the most important and easily overlooked advantages of having a lawyer is that they can clearly tell you if your expectations are unrealistic. This is important when attempting to arrange a settlement, as it can help to save you time spent on negotiations that you are unlikely to win. More importantly, it can help to establish what is realistic and put you on the right path to negotiating achievable victories.
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