The other aspect of divorce outside the actual process is the cost. There is no denying that divorce is expensive, and legal expenses account for a significant portion of the cost. If you are considering divorce, you probably also consider ways to minimize divorce expenses. The easiest method to achieve this is by minimizing legal fees during your divorce. A Sandy divorce attorney can provide all the help you need.
There are effective cost-cutting strategies and less effective strategies. If you make intelligent decisions, you will reduce the expense of your divorce and feel more in control of it. Let us discuss how to manage your spending, both correctly and incorrectly.
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Make a plan.
You have the luxury of “putting your house in order,” so to speak, before you ever see an attorney if you intend to file for divorce. Keeping things structured will benefit you and your lawyer and reduce costs. You will want to take the following actions, among others:
- Changing the passwords on your social media and email accounts
- Protecting your gadgets with passwords (and avoiding using shared devices for communications or research related to divorce)
- Restoring the factory defaults on your phone. A reset will remove any software secretly downloaded into your phone, even if your spouse is not using it to spy on you.
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You Should Only Pay Your Divorce Attorney for the Correct Work
Even while you may completely avoid legal expenses by going through with your divorce without a lawyer, doing so will likely cost you more money in the long run unless your marriage was brief, you had no children, and you had little to no property. This is especially true if counsel represents your spouse. Your divorce settlement will impact your life for years, so hiring a skilled attorney is a wise investment.
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Conduct Effective Communication
Because divorce is tumultuous, you might need to consult your lawyer regularly, if only for consolation. It is a good idea to remain in touch with your lawyer, but watch out for making long or pointless phone calls that add to your account. Ask yourself if you need to speak with your lawyer regarding a legal matter before picking up the phone or if you just need support or to vent. You might do better to make a different call. Consider whether an email might be more effective than a phone conversation if it involves the law. Ask your lawyer for advice on minimizing divorce expenses while maintaining good communication.
