Archives for March 2019

While a single divorce lawyer may be able to help spouses finalize the dissolution of their marriage, representing both spouses is considered a conflict of interest. A lawyer could act as a mediator between the spouses to help the parties reach an agreement regarding the parenting and financial matters in their divorce, but he or she would not be able to provide legal advice. Self-Representation Is Not Recommended When both spouses agree to all terms of the divorce, it could be tempting to … [Read more...]

Dissolving a marriage isn't usually the real reason people head to divorce court. In fact, settling out of court might seem appealing to some divorcing couples. However, there are some circumstances where court intervention may be needed to proceed with a divorce. The Myth of Seeking Justice In many cases, one or both spouses in a divorce are drawn to court because it is a common misconception that the only way to obtain justice is to go before a judge. However, airing out disagreements before a … [Read more...]