Do You Really Need a Divorce Attorney?

People usually don’t plan to hire a divorce attorney.  This being the case, it is also not unusual for people to find themselves quickly needing a divorce attorney.  Top notch divorce attorneys can be difficult to find and can also be expensive.  Remember, there are many times that the hiring of a divorce attorney is an absolute necessity. It is also common place to ask the question is, “Is it possible to handle your own divorce?”  The answer is that it is entirely possible to handle your own divorce without retaining an attorney, but only if your divorce falls within one of several categories.  In other words, if you can isolate a few basic facts and understand the scenarios where self representation is appropriate, it can save a great deal of time and money. However, at the same time, you want to make sure you do not lull yourself into a false sense of security and form the belief that no matter what the circumstances, you can handle them yourself.




To get started, you need to ask a few questions. Do you a short marriage? Do you and your spouse have a limited amount of property or debt or have no children?  Have you and your spouse already agreed upon the division of your property and/or the custody of your children?  Perhaps most importantly, will you and your spouse be able to resolve all of the issues existing in your divorce between yourselves?  If any of these are the case, then you may want to explore handling your own divorce.