Facilitating The Divorce Process: Financially And Emotionally
It is easy to be bombarded by information here and there about how divorce leads to more complicated financial circumstances. However, if you do it right—and work with the right attorney—you can complete the process without placing a financial strain on your family. Below, we discuss some of the pointers to keep in mind as you approach the divorce process: Interview Several Different Attorneys Make sure that you do your homework when it comes to selecting your divorce attorney. Don’t just take one person’s recommendation or work with the first person who comes up online; instead, interview several different attorneys and note who is paying attention, providing you with detailed information on how billing works, etc. Trust your intuition when it comes to deciding who you are comfortable with. If you sign an engagement letter, make sure that you and your attorney are very clear on what the hourly rate will be. Also make sure to ask whether the attorney works with any junior attorneys and/or paralegals, as that can sometimes lower the overall costs. Do Your Research & Stay Organized Note that the more research and work you do on your own case, the fewer costs you will have to incur with your attorney. This involves keeping a binder of documents, staying organized, grouping your questions together and sending them to your attorney all at once instead of individually, etc. Know Your Options Also keep in mind that divorce does not necessarily equal litigation: You always have the option of working with your attorney to pursue collaborative divorce or mediation if your priority is to stay out of court. Note, however, that in order for these methods to work, you eventually have to come to a deal and ensure that you and your attorney have minimized any financial blind spots that might spring up along the way. Keep Your Head Clear & Your Eyes on the Prize Overall, keeping your eye on the big picture and being willing to negotiate will help you and your attorney facilitate the divorce process. Also note that, because every couple and family is different, what worked for a friend’s divorce isn’t necessarily what will work for yours. Keeping your head clear and doing what you need to do in order to stay relaxed can help keep things moving smoothly and prevent costs. Know That Better Times Are Ahead There was recently an op-ed in the news titled “divorce made me a better mother.” Amidst all the many messages you may be inadvertently receiving concerning the toll that divorce can take on a family, keep in mind that many people feel saner once that the stress of a difficult relationship is out of their lives. Contact Us for Help The attorneys at HD Law Partners are devoted to our Florida clients going through a divorce. Contact us today with your divorce questions—we serve Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa, and surrounding areas. Resources: cnbc.com/2018/05/10/how-to-get-a-divorce-without-going-broke.html nydailynews.com/opinion/divorce-made-better-mother-article-1.3985178 Tags: Florida Divorce and Family Attorney, Florida Divorce and Family Attorneys, Florida Divorce Attorney Posted in Alimony, Divorce, Property Distribution | No Comments » Connect with us Archives May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 July 2025 June 2025 January 2025 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 November 13 Categories Alimony Appellate Arbitration Auto Accidents Auto Insurance Business Corporate Business Insurance Law Child Custody Child Support Criminal Law Divorce Family Law FEMA Insurance Payments Florida’s Mandatory 2‑Hour Legal Professionalism CLE: Foreclosure Defense Fort Myers Hurricane Insurance Attorney General Guardianship HD Law Partners Service HOA/Property Management Homeowners Association Homeowners Insurance Hurricane Claims Hurricane Insurance Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Claims Insurance Defense Insurance Litigation Landlord Tenant Law Enforcement Liability Loan Modifications Mold Water Damage Parental Rights Paternity Personal Injury Premises Liability Law Prenuptial Agreements Private Security Property Distribution Property Owner Law Sarasota Insurance Litigation Attorney Slip Fall Tampa Business and Corporate Attorneys tampa family attorney Tampa Insurance Attorneys Timeshare Timesharing Uncategorized HD Law Partners is proud to be your trusted full-service law firm Quick Links Property & Casualty Business & Corporate Litigation Family Law Contact Us Careers Get In Touch 2002 North Lois Avenue Suite 510 Tampa, FL 33607 813-253-5333 Contact Us