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Help with Your DivorceMarriage always begins on a high note, with high hopes, high expectations. But marriage is not always easy, and nearly half of the marriages in the US end in divorce (some of these are repeat offenders, your odds are actually better than 50/50 when it comes to marriage and divorce). A divorce ends the marriage partnership and the sharing of assets. Assuming you are reading this page, more than likely your marriage is not one of the lifelong happy ones, and divorce is either a consideration or already a reality. For most of us, divorce only comes up once in a lifetime, so we need help when it comes to dealing with the legal paperwork, the divorce procedures, how it all works. Keep in mind that a divorce can effect each individual in a totally different way - some people become depressed while others enjoy there newfound freedom.
So as you begin your divorce research, check out DivorceNet.Com. They have specific advice applicable to your state, and they offer referrals in your area for divorce lawyers, financial professionals, child custody experts, pension experts, and private investigators. They have articles like "Do it yourself divorce", "Divorce dictionary", "How to Save on Legal Fees", "Top 10 Questions to ask a divorce attorney", and much more. Spend a few hours reading up on the topic of divorce - the more you know, the better you will fare, both emotionally and financially. Once branch of divorce law is called collaborative family law, whereby the parties work together to: defuse the battle, stay out of court, minimize fear and distrust, solve problems, open lines of communication, and reach agreements. No one wins when there are long drawn out battles over assets, child custody, property - except for the divorce lawyers who whittle away at your assets with their outrageously high fees (outsourcing jobs to China and India - can't we get rid of some of these over-priced attorneys??) Divorce AttorneysDivorce attorneys tend to get a bad rap, and for good reason. They charge outrageous expenses, taking advantage of people during a very difficult time in their lives. Imagine if your child was kidnapped and a nice lawyer stepped forward and volunteered to help you for just $500 an hour, charging you $100 for a 10 minute phone call and $800 to create a flyer poster. People would freak out and lynch the guy. But in a divorce case, this is somehow OK. The goal of any divorce should be an absolute minimum of attorney costs. There is no good reason to spend $50,000 on a divorce lawyer unless you are dealing in a situation where the marital assets are worth millions of dollars and the stakes are very high. Otherwise, every dollar spent on attorneys is money right out of your own pocket - don't fall victim to this game. Unfortunately, due to the complexities of divorce cases, you do need to have an attorney represent you and assist in the divorce planning process - so choose your divorce lawyer carefully. Finding a divorce attorney: You should ask questions like: Do you specialize in divorces? How will you charge me? What costs other than your own will be involved? What will be the total cost of the divorce (estimate)? How long will it take to resolve my divorce?Planning for DivorceWhat should I do if I think I am getting divorced? Some divorces are done amicably and there is not a lot of squabbling over splitting assets, alimony, etc. However, if you have even an inkling that your divorce may involved arguing, disputes, and complications, you should take some steps to protect yourself. Opinions will vary as to how to prepare for a divorce, but there is a lot of common advice, such as:
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