Can I file for divorce then hire an attorney?

Can I file for divorce then hire an attorney?

After you file for divorce, you and your spouse will need to work out a settlement. You and your spouse may be able to do this without a lawyer, but if your spouse hires an attorney, it is in your best interest to hire one too. If you cannot work out an agreement, then your case may have to go to trial.

What if I can’t afford a divorce lawyer?

Be open and honest with your lawyer about your budgetary constraints and ask how you can work alongside them to save money. Familiarise yourself with the Divorce Answered specialised tools and resources which can help you prepare documents for your lawyer and then forward to your lawyer for advice and opinion.

Is life worth living after divorce?

Yes! 100%, unequivocably yes! Living after an unwanted divorce is absolutely worth it. Now, I know you don’t feel that right now and I know you can’t see how, so please just try to keep an open mind right now and let those who have been through it strengthen your faith in your future.

Is life better after a divorce?

And even if you do, that may seem like the least of what you need in order to heal right now. Still, life can—and often does—get better after divorce. According to research, women are often a lot happier after divorce than men are. Some find a new passion, or reconnect with an old one.