{"id":2224,"date":"2023-10-06T01:06:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T01:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newchaptersolutions.com\/?p=2224"},"modified":"2024-06-27T03:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T03:46:29","slug":"things-your-divorce-attorney-wants-you-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newchaptersolutions.com\/things-your-divorce-attorney-wants-you-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Things Your Divorce Attorney Wants You to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For\nmany people, the divorce process is their first interaction with the legal\nsystem. &nbsp;When you add to that the\nemotionality and stress of a divorce, the process can feel overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You\nHave a Say in How Expensive Your Divorce Is<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people worry about the cost of a divorce. \u00a0The good news there are things you can do to keep your legal fees lower. \u00a0By choosing the <a href=\"https:\/\/newchaptersolutions.com\/collaborative-divorce\/\">Collaborative Process<\/a>, each part of your divorce (financial, legal, emotional, and parenting) will be handled by an expert in that particular field. \u00a0This streamlines the process and helps keep your fees lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Question Is\nDumb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nshould not be afraid to ask questions. &nbsp;The\nmembers of your divorce team want to make this process as smooth as possible, so\nplease ask for help when you need it. &nbsp;While\nit may be tempting to use Google, the information is not tailored to your\nunique circumstances, and may not be applicable to your case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Need You\nto Trust Us<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\nget it\u2014we are asking you to trust us with the things in your life that are most\nimportant to you, during a time that is stressful and emotional. &nbsp;That\u2019s not always easy, and there may be moments\nwhen you do not understand the reason for our advice. &nbsp;Go ahead and ask us why we are recommending a\nparticular course of action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get the Help\nof a Divorce Counselor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Divorce\nis more about finances and emotions than legalities.&nbsp; For this reason, I generally recommend to\nmost all my divorcing clients to seek the help and support of a counselor with\na specialty in helping those going through divorce.&nbsp; Too many clients lean on their divorce\nattorneys during this trying time, but that\u2019s not what we\u2019re specifically trained\nto do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Doing\nThings Right the First Time Will Save Money in the Long Run<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many\ncouples think that if they can agree on everything at the time of divorce, they\ndo not need to hire attorneys or other experts to help. &nbsp;Several years later, I frequently see them in\nmy office arguing over provisions in their Parenting Plan, for example. &nbsp;Trying to fix the documents after the fact is\nsignificantly more expensive than getting it right the first time.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choosing\nthe Right Attorney Is Key<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes parties don\u2019t hire attorneys out of fear that it will make the conflict worse. \u00a0Unfortunately, I see this regularly, so these concerns are valid. \u00a0However, not all lawyers are the same. \u00a0Look for someone who is trained in <a href=\"https:\/\/newchaptersolutions.com\/collaborative-divorce\/\">Collaborative Law<\/a> or who provides unbundled services. \u00a0It\u2019s far better that you spend a little bit of money now to make sure the paperwork is done properly than to spend lots of money litigating the issue down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Guest Blog Post by my talented friend and esteemed colleague:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-2228\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/newchaptersolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Katelyn-Ridenour-photo-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newchaptersolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Katelyn-Ridenour-photo-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/newchaptersolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Katelyn-Ridenour-photo-200x200-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br>Katelyn Ridenour<br>Family Law Attorney<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneaccord.legal\/\">www.OneAccord.Legal<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, the divorce process is their first interaction with the legal system. &nbsp;When you add to that the emotionality and stress of a divorce, the process can feel overwhelming. 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