(Read this before going to see any lawyer.)
Let’s face it; no matter how amicable you try to be, divorce is rough. It’s a sad and uncertain time of your life when everything is turning upside down. The last thing you need are massive legal bills, and more stress.
The following tips will help you get the most effective service from your lawyer, at the lowest cost. Read these before you meet with any lawyer. I guarantee that they will save you thousands of dollars in legal fees:
1. Begin With The End In Mind: Whether you are filing for divorce yourself, or were just served with a divorce complaint, take a moment to ask yourself what is your best case scenario. What do you want from the divorce? It may be primary custody of the children. It may be that you want to stay in the marital home. It may be that you want to punish your spouse for what he did to you. Gather your thoughts, and make a list before you go to see a lawyer.
Whatever it is, make sure that you know what you want. If you don’t, you are liable to meet with some lawyer who says, “We’ll make him pay for cheating on you!” or, “We take your wife’s deposition, and every one of the girls she went out with on Fridays to find out what she did.” These kinds of ideas are built-in money makers for the lawyer, but they could be a natural disaster for you. Unless their suggestions are something that you want, don’t go for it! If you really want to punish your spouse and are willing to pay the price, go ahead. Just make sure it’s your idea, not your attorney’s.
Let’s face it; no matter how amicable you try to be, divorce is rough. It’s a sad and uncertain time of your life when everything is turning upside down. The last thing you need are massive legal bills, and more stress.
The following tips will help you get the most effective service from your lawyer, at the lowest cost. Read these before you meet with any lawyer. I guarantee that they will save you thousands of dollars in legal fees:
1. Begin With The End In Mind: Whether you are filing for divorce yourself, or were just served with a divorce complaint, take a moment to ask yourself what is your best case scenario. What do you want from the divorce? It may be primary custody of the children. It may be that you want to stay in the marital home. It may be that you want to punish your spouse for what he did to you. Gather your thoughts, and make a list before you go to see a lawyer.
Whatever it is, make sure that you know what you want. If you don’t, you are liable to meet with some lawyer who says, “We’ll make him pay for cheating on you!” or, “We take your wife’s deposition, and every one of the girls she went out with on Fridays to find out what she did.” These kinds of ideas are built-in money makers for the lawyer, but they could be a natural disaster for you. Unless their suggestions are something that you want, don’t go for it! If you really want to punish your spouse and are willing to pay the price, go ahead. Just make sure it’s your idea, not your attorney’s.
(Tomorrow: Tip No. 2)
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