Do I Really Want a Lawyer?

The short answer to this question is, it depends. There are a number of things to consider before you go and hire a lawyer for your divorce.

1) Dolla, Dolla Bills…. In all seriousness though, lawyers are expensive! You need to be realistic about your budget for getting a favorable result in your case. And you need to be realistic that even if you hire a lawyer and pay LOTS of money, you still may not like the final decision that the Judge makes. How much you end up spending will vary depending on how agreeable the person is on the other side. Will you need to argue over every little item of personal property, or will there just be a few topics like who gets the kids on which holidays? Will there likely be a trial, how many days are it expected to take? The cost range can be anywhere from $1500 to $15,000. So, plan accordingly when you decide whether you want to hire a lawyer or not.

2) Should this be left to a Professional….

If you haven’t already come across this article in your google searching about whether or not to seek out an attorney, it is a good one for summarizing the considerations.