Do You Always Need a Divorce Lawyer?

By Pat Geddie | Leave a Comment

Getting divorced is stressful enough – you have conflict in your marriage, might worry about what to tell your children, and might wonder what your future looks like post-divorce. The last thing you want is to add something to your plate, so do you really need a divorce attorney to handle your case?

The answer is yes, it is critical to have legal representation if you are getting divorced. Even if you and your spouse are on relatively good terms, things can still go wrong, and there can be legal questions that arise.

A Melbourne divorce attorney can help you in many ways, including:

• Informing you of your rights under Florida divorce laws
• Assessing your case and the issues that you need to resolve, including property division, child time-sharing, and financial support
• Advising you on what to expect from the divorce process
• Preparing and filing all your paperwork
• Obtaining all financial documents and disclosures from you and your spouse
• Reviewing any prenuptial agreements you have
• Negotiating with your spouse’s attorney regarding unresolved issues
• Advising you through mediation to help resolve matters
• Drafting settlement agreements if you and your spouse agree on all issues
• Representing you in court when necessary

Having someone handling all of the above does several things. It protects your rights and interests to set you up in the best position possible for your future. It also relieves stress and allows you to focus on your children and plan for your post-divorce life.

Seek Help from a Melbourne Divorce Lawyer

At Harnage Law, PLLC, we represent clients in all types of divorce cases. Even uncontested divorces benefit from legal guidance, and we are ready to assist from the start to finish of your case. Contact us to discuss your situation and how we might assist you with your divorce case.