Can You Imagine A World Without Lawyers? (The Simpsons)
Divorce is a particularly complicated aspect of family law, and you probably can’t handle it. While it’s possible to get divorced without a lawyer (and a lot of people do), if there are children, property, or even modest assets involved, even the most “we’re still going to be friends” couple should hire a couple of friendly attorneys. It varies from state to state, but in many divorces, spouses are required to sue each other, file many complicated forms, hire process servers in some cases, and more. It’s a steep learning curve, there’s a lot on the line, and you’re probably not in the best mental state, so hire a professional if there’s any way you can. But make sure they’re an ethical, upstanding divorce lawyer. There must be one or two out there.
