There Are Several Benefits of a Divorce Lawyer

Is your marriage on the brink of divorce? Have you or your spouse decided to end your marriage as a result of betrayal or infidelity? If you or someone you know is indeed considering a divorce, then it is very likely that you will need an attorney to facilitate the process. This is particularly true if there are assets, such as property and money, or perhaps custody of children that must be dealt with. It is the intention of this article to discuss the benefits of a divorce lawyer in an effort to aid those in the deciding process of determining whether or not to pursue legal representation.

The first and perhaps most obvious benefit of a divorce lawyer is legal counsel regarding the dividing of assets and/or liabilities. In doing so, these attorneys perform due diligence, which may or may not include subpoenaing financial records, in order to determine what his/her client is entitled in a settlement. For example, if you and your spouse own a home at the time a divorce is filing, either by you or them, it will need to be ascertained what will happen to the home. Specifically, will one person obtain the entire asset or will both parties have to relinquish the asset in order to cover accrued debts or other liabilities. Another benefit of a divorce lawyer is representation during a custody hearing. Whether you and your spouse had children together during the course of your union or one of you adopted the other others’ child, a divorce attorney can not only properly assess the validity of your claims within the confines of the existing law, but also represent you in court proceedings pertaining to the custody of your child or children. Having someone who is impartial to the situation guide you throughout the process can serve as a testament to the deciding parties with respect to who is more fit to have custody of the child or children involved. The third benefit of a divorce lawyer is that they provide a time saving and cost effective service. In doing so, they file the necessary paperwork in the appropriate manner, so as to avoid delays in processing and court proceedings, while at the same time utilizing their knowledge and expertise in the law to determine ways in which to secure the most on your behalf. If you were to file for divorce on your own, chances are you wouldn’t be nearly as successful in obtaining what you are seeking to obtain in the proceedings, nor would be able to do so in a short period of time.

Let’s face it; divorce is not easy. This is particularly true if you have assets and/or liabilities or the custody of children at stake. However, divorce lawyers can and do serve to alleviate the stress of this process by not only acting as an intermediary that is without bias with regards to the matter involved in your case, but they also bring accumulated knowledge and expertise that when exercised proves especially advantageous in the form of time saving and cost effectiveness.