Let's face it. Getting divorced is possibly one of the worst things which can happen to you.
Not only do you have to deal with the stress and heartache of a marriage break up, but then you also have to deal with the practicalities of dealing with your property, money, children and pets. And this means dealing with lawyers and the courts. No wonder divorce ranks as one of the world's leading causes of stress!
And it is probably fair to say that if you get your lawyer wrong, the amount of anxiety you suffer will increase dramatically. It's your lawyer who will be dealing with all your affairs. It is he (or she) who will be negotiating your position and attempting to get you the best settlement and it will be your lawyer who will dictate the pace of your transaction. Slow lawyer...longer divorce!
It is therefore key to get your lawyer right. He must know what he is doing, be quick and most of all be available to you to answer your concerns and issues. The only problem with this is that in life if you want the best then you are going to have to pay for the best. And lawyers are not cheap. In the UK the average charge out rate for a lawyer is a whopping £250 per hour!
It is because of this we have seen in the UK the rise of the online divorce lawyers. They offer a simple service at a fixed fee. These lawyers are cheap but are they any good?
Well first make sure that they are lawyers and listed with the Law Society. Some of these firms are just claims handlers or paralegals!!
Then next make sure you understand what they are offering. Some of these services only offer uncontested divorces. That means all the parties agree the terms of the split.
If you need a contested divorce lawyer then check whether they do this and what their fee will be. Make sure you look out for hidden extras.
One of the better online firms I have seen is http://www.quick-easy-divorce.com. These guys are lawyers and offer both an uncontested and contested service.
They are also cheap divorce lawyers....but very good.
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