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You are here: Home / Blog / Tips from a Divorce Lawyer: How to Make Your Divorce Case A Success

Tips from a Divorce Lawyer: How to Make Your Divorce Case A Success

January 26, 2016 By SCD Staff - s.h.

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Unfortunately, not all marriages last a lifetime, as differences between spouses may become irreconcilable. When a marriage is going south, one the options that a couple has is divorce. However, getting a divorce is a life changing event and should only be used as a last resort.

Should You Get A Divorce?

Before considering divorce, you have to realize that it is just one of the options, not the only option. While you might be thinking that getting out of the marriage will eliminate all the stress that you have been under, that is not always the case.

One of the things that you would need to consider is the impact of your divorce on your children and your relatives. Make sure that you look at things objectively and as much as you can, not based on your emotions. Some of the other things that you should consider would be your lifestyle as well as your financial status. It is also a good idea to take a look at your reasons for divorce. In some cases, marriage counselling and couples therapy can help instead of going straight to filing for a divorce.

Filing A Successful Case

If you have decided that divorce is the only way out and that you are ready for the arduous process, the first thing that you need to do is to retain the services of a good divorce lawyer in Sacramento. It can be tempting to try to save money and represent yourself during legal proceedings but keep in mind that a good divorce attorney has years of experience and help will you get the best outcome with your divorce case. This Is true even if you are fortunate to have a “friendly” or collaborative divorce.

Your lawyer will guide you through the process, let you know what documents are needed and assist you with other matters like serving your spouse. Keep in mind that, when it comes to official documents, any omission or wrong tone can be used by the other party against you. This is where the counsel of your attorney can be very helpful.

Since divorce can be an emotional time for both parties, it would be best if you let your lawyer handle the paperwork. Keep in mind that divorce proceedings do not just end with the dissolution of the marriage. It would also involve division of property as well as custody cases. Your divorce lawyer can assist you with other helpful advice during your case.

Sources:

(Tips for Divorcing, sacramentodivorcesolutions.com)

(Divorcing Women: Don’t Make These Five Costly Mistakes, Forbes.com)

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Child Support, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tips, Estate Planning, Filing for Divorce, High Conflict Divorce, Lawyer, Sacramento

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