How Can a Family Law Attorney Help You During the Divorce Process?

Family law cases are never an easy thing to navigate, but some things can be done to help the process go smoother. People often forget that they can get help from family law attorneys, so they do not feel so overwhelmed as they are navigating the divorce process. Here are some common mistakes that are made during the divorce process. 

Neglecting to Seek Legal Counsel: Our family law attorneys are available to help you through your divorce case, so do not make the mistake of doing everything yourself. Not only can a family law attorney help you navigate the legal stuff, but they can also assist you in making sure that all your concerns are heard in court. 

Letting Emotions Drive Decision-Making: Our family law attorneys can serve as a level-headed, objective third party that can help you make tough decisions. The divorce process brings out a bunch of crazy emotions because even if it is a mutual feeling a lot is going on, especially when kids are involved. Any judge will be looking to keep as much stability as possible for any kids involved, so it is particularly important to have proof that you are the default parent if you are the primary caregiver for the kids. 

Failing to Gather the Proper Documents: Before going to court you should be building a case with several forms of evidence to support your claims. If you want to have your kids during the week, then you need to make sure you have any text messages, school pick-up logs, email threads, and anything else that shows you are the default parent when it comes to any educational stuff for your kids. Evidence of a routine and lack of involvement of your spouse will make you more likely to get granted primary custody of your kids. Our family law attorneys can assist you in gathering all the proper documents to support your case and along with all the other legal documents you will need in court. 

Not Considering Mediation or Collaborative Divorce: Many people write off the possibility of settling their case outside of court, but unless your ex-spouse has communicated to you that they want to go to court you should try mediation. Our family law attorneys can help you set up a mediation meeting with your ex-spouse to try and avoid court altogether, which is preferable for both parties.