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Can I Handle a Divorce on my Own or Should I Hire a Divorce Attorney?

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December 22, 2016

There are only a few circumstances where it could make sense to do your own divorce without a divorce attorney. If your marriage was short term, you have no substantial assets, you have no minor children, and you get along well enough with your soon-to-be-ex spouse to reach a reasonable agreement, you may be able to handle your divorce without hiring a divorce attorney. Even if your situation is not complicated, I recommend that you have a divorce attorney at least review your documents prior to filing with the court.
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If your case is complicated or there are minor children involved, you should not handle your own divorce, you should absolutely hire a divorce attorney. There are many issues to consider in a divorce case including custody, child support, support, property division, and debt allocation. Without a divorce attorney, you may be unaware of your rights and responsibilities. The attorneys at Eggert Law Firm have more than 30 years combined experience as divorce attorneys. Schedule a consultation and chat with an attorney about your divorce and family law matter today.

If you've decided the process is too much to navigate alone, it may be time to hire a divorce attorney who can guide you through it.

Not sure where to start? Here are some questions to ask before you hire so you find the right fit.

Once you've decided to bring in help, knowing how to hire the right attorney makes the whole process smoother.

And once you've handed things off to a professional, remember that your divorce lawyer has this covered.

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