Many people believe that they can handle their divorce without the assistance of an attorney. If you own anything, such as a home or a car or have children with you spouse you should get a lawyer. Property, such as a home or a car must be transferred in a specific manner to be legally correct.
People also think that using one lawyer will save them money. In the short term, using one lawyer can save the money. Just remember that in Texas, a lawyer can't represent both parties to a divorce. This means that only one party has representation and that party has an advantage. Many people come to see me because they feel that the other party took advantage of them in the process of the divorce. Often it is too late to fix problems once a divorce decree has already been entered.
Handling a divorce without assistance from an attorney can be very stressful. The least stressful way to get a divorce is to have someone else do it for you!
