When you are getting a divorce, you don’t want to make the mistake of not enlisting legal help. Not everyone thinks they need a divorce attorney to help them through the process. However, an attorney can help you avoid a complicated, messy situation down the line. Here are few reasons you should consider hiring an attorney:
- Leave the paperwork to someone who understands it. No one really wants to spend hours upon hours filling out paperwork, but an attorney has lots of experience with it. They will be able to get through it more efficiently than you can. They will also be able to inform you about your options and other issues before you sign your name and blindly agree to something you don’t understand.
- They can represent you in court if needed. If your divorce needs to be handled in a family court, you’re going to want someone who understands the court to assist you. An attorney will be familiar with local family court judges and how they typically rule on certain issues, which will help them make a strong case for you.
- They can look at the case as a whole. Even if you begin the process thinking that your divorce will be simple and straightforward, an attorney can look ahead and consider all the facts and possibilities. They may be able to address issues you had not thought of on your own, which puts you in a better position.
If you need an attorney to handle your divorce, contact the office of Robert G. Spaugh, Attorney at Law. We serve Winston-Salem, North Carolina and surrounding areas.