Divorce Advice

1) When seeking divorce advice, consider the source.

Are you seeking advice from a friend who went through a painful, confrontational, and litigious divorce? Their perspective is going to be quite different from someone else who may have had an easy and amicable divorce. Keep in mind what your circumstances are and try to find people to talk to who have gone through(or are going through) a similar situation as yours.

A friend or family member may have your best interests at heart, but they might not have the best advice. It is best to listen to what they have to say, thanking them and saying "I will take that into consideration". But make the choices that best fit your beliefs and ideals.

2) Choose a lawyer who is a "good fit" for you.

Lawyers can give wonderful legal advice and can give you a sense of stability during all this chaos. But it is important to talk to a few lawyers before settling on one. Why is this so important? Because lawyers have their own distinct personalities and styles just like us. Some lawyers may specialize in "amicable divorces", while others have more experience with difficult divorces and litigation.

It is important you recognize how your spouse is reacting to the divorce proceedings and find a lawyer that will advise you best on your particular circumstances.

Every divorce case is different, and specific laws vary from state to state, but divorce cases generally follow one of two paths. The parties may reach an agreement, submit that agreement to the court for approval, and receive a divorce decree ending their marriage and setting forth the terms they’ve agreed upon.

Or, if the parties can’t reach an agreement, the case will be scheduled for a contested hearing, where a judge will consider evidence like financial records, witness testimony, and expert reports on issues like valuation of property and custody arrangements.

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