When Hiring Divorce Lawyers New Bedford Couples Must Be Ready To Pay

By Edward Reynolds


There used to be a time when divorces were granted only with great reluctance and when divorced people were social outcasts. Those days are certainly long gone. In this modern day and age divorces are common and the rate at which people are divorcing is rising year after year. Many thousands of attorneys specialize in and make very good livings from divorces. However, when hiring divorce lawyers New Bedford couples need to understand that they are committed to paying huge fees.

Starry eyed couples getting married often forget that marriage is not just a religious or ceremonial event but also a legal contract that are governed by quite a few laws. When divorces are discussed, it is the legal bond that needs to be severed, not any religious or other bond. This will inevitable cost money. When divorcing, couples have to achieve some agreement on the terms under which their marriage will end.

Sadly, many couples simply cannot agree on the terms of dissolving their marriage. In such instances, the case becomes a contested one. Each partner will have to appoint an attorney to represent their interests and when the matter proceeds to the courts, all the proceedings are a matter of public record. This is a very expensive route because two attorneys have to be paid and court appearances cost a lot of money.

It is much more sensible for divorcing couples to resolve to act maturely, to communicate with each other and to compromise. If such couples can achieve an agreement then they only need one attorney to help them draw up the final agreement. They do not have to appear in court and the entire process is much cheaper and it has a far less negative emotional impact on everyone concerned.

Attorneys are expensive, whether the case goes to court or not. Few people are aware of the fact that they can also use the services of specially trained and officially licensed counselors to handle their uncontested divorces. There fees are much lower than that charged by attorneys but they are perfectly capable to help divorcing couples reach a final agreement, to draw up the required documents and to present them to the court.

Divorces are much easier to finalize if there are no children involved. However, if there are children then the interests of these children is the highest priority. Their future and their well being is the most important factor in the entire process. Unfortunately, custody issues are often at the center of contested cases and this may cause untold harm and trauma to the children involved.

As sad as divorces are, there are some cases when it is really better to escape from the situation. If one partner is abusive sexually, emotionally or physically, or if that partner is addicted to substances or make no contribution to the union, then it is often bet to escape. Abusive and addicted people are not easily rehabilitated and they often ruin not just their own lives, but also the lives of those around them.

Perhaps those that argue that divorces are granted far too easily these days are right. Perhaps marriages can be saved if both partners make more of an effort. The facts are different, however, and it does not seem as of marriage will ever be a sacred institution again.




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