Do Litigants Need a Divorce Lawyer in Florida? The Case For Hiring a Family Law Attorney
Before representing oneself "pro se", or prior to engaging in the process of hiring an attorney, many spouses will ask him/herself, "do I need a divorce lawyer in Florida?" This is the million-dollar (figuratively and possibly literally) question. Commonly, many people prefer to avoid hiring an attorney and instead choose to utilize all self-help resources available to pro se litigants. For those that are on the proverbial fence, below is a non-exhaustive list of reasons many petitioners and respondents alike choose to hire a Florida divorce attorney when going through a divorce in a Florida family law court:
4 Reasons Not to Hire an Attorney
The argument for not hiring an attorney is less persuasive, and here is why:
Hiring a Family Law Firm is the Best Decision
When litigants hire a family law firm, the firm will endeavor to reasonably communicate with its clients throughout the entire process. Clients will be informed about their case, the procedural aspects, the financial aspects, and about how best to prepare for court. Attorneys make reasonable attempts to get to know their clients to best understand why parents prefer certain timesharing plans based on the extensive history between the parties and their children. Florida divorce attorneys will do their level best to advocate for clients' preferences, such as specific timesharing for the best interest of their children, reasonable property distribution in accordance with Florida statutory and case law, and ultimately, litigate clients' case to the best of their professional ability and skill. It makes financial and logical sense to hire a trained legal professional to represent you when you are going to court for the most important issue in your life, your family.
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