Hiring an experienced divorce attorney is imperative for ensuring certain costly mistakes are avoided, so you should never skimp on legal representation. Instead, there are other ways to save money on your divorce that will not sacrifice the outcome. There is no denying that a divorce will result in a lot of changes to your finances, so you should try to cut costs where you can.
Here are some ways you can save money while hiring a divorce attorney:
- Be as prepared and organized as possible: Any time you meet with your attorney, write an email, or call him or her on the phone, it is important to be prepared and organized. It is so easy to forget things once we engage in a conversation, especially one as emotional as divorce, so prepare a list of topics or questions you wish to address, so you can remain focused and efficient in seeking the answers you need. Being prepared and organized will save you time and, of course, money.
- Set aside your emotions: Your attorney will be compassionate and understanding as he or she walks you through the divorce process, but if you end up treating him or her as a therapist, you are going to be spending a lot of money on issues that would be better addressed by someone who is actually qualified to provide emotional support. Let your attorney focus on handling the complex legal matters and consider turning to a counselor or therapist for the emotional side of things.
- Be open and honest with your lawyer: Your attorney is on your side, so if you try to hide anything or are dishonest with him or her, you will be doing yourself a major disservice. If you do not tell your attorney everything that needs to be known regarding your circumstances, he or she cannot be truly prepared to represent you since it surprises are likely to arise.
- Consider using another approach to divorce, such as mediation: You do not have to go through divorce litigation to dissolve your marriage. Mediation, for example, takes far less time and, as a result, costs less than taking your divorce through the court system. Moreover, mediation also allows you and your spouse to hash out an agreement you can both live with rather than leaving it up to a judge. If you share children, mediation can also help keep things more amicable, so you can have a healthier co-parenting relationship moving forward.
Schedule a Consultation with a Compassionate Divorce Attorney
If you are going through a divorce and trying to save money, you can still hire the best legal representation to ensure your interests are protected. At Anne E. Raduns, PA, our legal team will help you dissolve your marriage while keeping costs down to ensure you are able to embark on this new chapter in your life without financial worries. Our divorce attorney is experienced in handling several divorce issues, including child support, child custody, division of property and assets, domestic violence, and more.
Contact our law office today at (352) 310-8235 to schedule a confidential case review with our skilled divorce attorney and learn more about what we can do for you.
