Do I Need an Attorney?
It is commonly recommended that an individual seeking divorce should hire a divorce attorney in order to ensure all legal issues are appropriately addressed, all procedural rules are adhered to, and the court is properly presented with all relevant evidence. While it may sound appealing to skip the cost of hiring an attorney for your divorce, there are several reasons you may want to hire an attorney. Should your case proceed to trial, a good attorney will have access to the necessary tools, resources, and professional contacts to prepare your case for trial. An experienced family law attorney will also have an understanding of the Georgia Rules of Evidence, so they will be able to ensure that relevant evidence and witnesses are clearly and accurately presented to the court.
At M&T, we are familiar with Georgia divorce law, the issues which must be addressed, local judges and attorneys, and local court procedures which must be followed. This may be your first divorce, but M&T has experience handling hundreds of divorces.
Cutting Costs Could Cost You
Hiring an attorney could help you avoid lengthy delays. Some courts may provide forms for pro se litigants
to file for divorce themselves. However, if the correct documents are not
properly completed, the court may reject these documents, resulting in a delay
in the court's final ruling.
- You can save money by filing for divorce yourself by using M&T's Online Divorce Forms Package.
- With M&T Assisted, we will draft and file your divorce forms for you.
- Through Model M&T, we offer a flat fee or a monthly payment plan for resolution focused divorces.
- In traditional representation, you will pay an initial deposit or retainer, which your legal team will use as they perform work on your case.
Contact us today if you would like to schedule a free telephone conversation to
discuss your case with an experienced divorce attorney.
Written by: Rebekah Ann James