Facing Divorce: Money Saving Tips
Divorce can be – and almost always is – an expensive event. It is prudent, therefore, to set yourself out to be as frugal as possible. To this end, here are a few basic tips to help you save some money when you enter into the divorce process.
Enter Into A Written Agreement With Your Divorce Attorney
Whatever fee structure you agree with your attorney, get a written copy of it. Know exactly where you stand in relation to extra charges, and understand exactly what it is that you are paying for.
Don’t think of a lump-sum agreement as a cheaper option, because it will rarely be so. If it is cheaper, then that just means that the divorce attorney is not spending as much time on your case as he or she should be.
Read more on Written Agreements And Your Divorce Attorney.
Use Your Divorce Attorney’s Time Wisely
To this end, remember that your Divorce Attorney Is Not A Therapist, and remember not to use your Divorce Attorney To Negotiate The Division Of Personal Items between the parties.
You are paying for your divorce attorney’s time, so they will most likely be more than happy to help in menial work that doesn’t really require their attention. If you really want to maximize their usefulness and minimise your costs, then be very carefully about what you have them doing.
Going into meetings and starting telephone calls with a clear plan of action will avoid any unnecessary delays and save costs. Plan ahead.
Don’t make the mistake of assuming that cheaper attorneys are better value for money
The old adage that you get what you pay for is never truer when it comes to your divorce attorney. Just don’t pinch pennies. Remember that good work at the start of the divorce case can lead to a more satisfying settlement at the end. Every dollar you spend at this stage could be worth 5 or 10 times as much at the end. If you skimp and go for a divorce attorney at half the price, you could lose money. It just doesn’t make financial sense.
Read more: Don’t Be Cheap With Your Divorce Attorney.
