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Like a majority of legal issues, the process of going through a divorce can prove to be quite expensive. As such, in effort to cut costs, many decide to proceed through process without the assistance of a qualified attorney. In some rare occasions, a do-it-yourself divorce may be acceptable. However, most people should strongly consider hiring a divorce attorney to better represent their interests. Below are the top five reasons why a person should consider hiring an attorney to represent them in a divorce proceeding.
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Every step of the divorce process is critical in ensuring both parties receive an equitable settlement upon issuance of the final decree. The slightest mistakes can end up costing you thousands upon thousands of dollars later on down the road. In many cases, you may find yourself paying unnecessary legal fees to an attorney in effort to correct the mistakes you made. These fees could have been avoided had you hired an attorney from the start of the process.
Avoid Unnecessary Stress
The process of a divorce is a stressful time for anyone. In fact, it has been described by many as one of the most stressful events of their life. Hiring an attorney is one way to reduce a large amount of this stress. Outside of gathering information from you, an attorney will take care of almost every aspect of the process, from filing court documents to communicating with the opposing party.
Avoid Mistakes
The primary reason as to why the risk of making a mistake is so prevalent in the divorce process is the simple fact that the legal system is complicated and confusing. A qualified divorced attorney has gone through many years of school in effort to better understand and navigate through the process. By hiring an attorney, you are far less likely to face issues and delays caused by avoidable mistakes.
Better Protect Your Interests and Wishes
The final divorce decree is a legally binding judgement that could have an impact on the rest of your life. As such, it is critical that you understand every provision of the document prior to and following a final judgement. By hiring an attorney, you can be rest assured that your interests are being properly served and that you fully understand the effect of the final decree.
Avoid Delays
In most cases, those going through a divorce prefer for the process to move as quickly and smoothly as possible. The slightest error on a piece of paperwork or legal document can delay the process for months. An experienced divorce attorney is familiar with the process and is far less likely to make these kind of mistakes.
If you are currently or anticipate going through a divorce in Arizona, you are highly encouraged to seek the services of an experienced divorce attorney. With over 30 years of combined experience, the attorneys at Lasiter & Jackson will aggressively represent your interests in any divorce proceeding. Contact us today to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.
Source: Huffington Post, “5 Reasons That You Need a Divorce Attorney” David Centeno, Sep. 17, 2013
