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How Do I Decide if I Need A lawyer for My Divorce? A Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Right Decision
Many people ask me, “Do I really need to hire a lawyer for my divorce?”
As you might suspect, the answer isn’t always straightforward, so I’ve put together a list of considerations to help you decide what’s best in your situation.
Some of the things to consider include:
- The complexity of your case
- Financial considerations
- The emotional toll of divorce
Check out the blog post for the details!
Do you have a tough question? Ask away. I’ll find the right experts to weigh in and make sure you’re getting the input you need.
Question: We are hoping to handle our divorce without lawyers but don’t know where to start. Are there forms we can use? Answer: Yes! You have many options when filing for divorce in Colorado, and most states have similar resources. Search for Do It Yourself Divorce in your state. There are also many options between completely doing it yourself, and getting some level of support. You may also choose to engage a mediator, a financial professional, such as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, or work with an attorney to review your documents, but not for full representation (typically called “unbundled” services). See below for some useful resources.Here I’ll share some of the books, websites, podcasts and experts to help make your journey a little less shitty!
These are just a few of the resources available to you if you are considering your divorce options.
Please note that you can always reach out to me for a recommendation, whether or not you are a client! I am always happy to share resources. I keep a comprehensive list of vetted divorce professionals for just this purpose!
Colorado Judicial Branch website and FAQs
There is a lot of information here about costs, waiting period, how to file and the many other considerations related to handling your own divorce.
Colorado Legal Services offers legal help to low-income Coloradans seeking assistance with civil legal needs
If you feel that your safety is at risk due to domestic abuse or threats by your spouse, you may need a Civil Protection Order. You can get a Permanent Protection Order or pursue a Temporary Protection Order just to last while your divorce case is pending in the court. Click here to go to the Colorado Judicial Branch website for more information. To learn more about how the courts work with domestic violence victims and resources available to those who have survived domestic violence go to this website.
I am a corporate communications VP turned Certified Divorce Coach, and I created the Better Than Before Divorce™️ program for those early in the divorce process who want to reduce the impact of divorce on themselves and their children, minimize conflict and come out BETTER on the other side. Throughout my career I have worked to help executives, teams and individuals communicate succinctly, with clarity, intention, and impact, and I love using these skills to provide support and confidence to women and men tangled in the web of divorce.
My Better Than Before Divorce™️ clients benefit from my 25+ years of experience in crisis communications, branding and marketing, as well as my calm strength and commitment to tangible results. I am also a trained mediator, I’ve completed Colorado’s Collaborative Divorce Level I and II trainings, and I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.
I hope you found this information useful. Please share your feedback HERE anytime, and visit the rest my website, betterthanbeforedivorce.com, for more information on private coaching, or the Better Than Before Divorce™ online course.