“I don’t want to pay a lawyer a bunch of money just to fill in a form”.
I’ve heard this sentiment in one way or another from a number of mediation clients. Typically this is a couple who has already made many decisions regarding their assets, debts, and parenting schedule and is questioning the value they get from consulting an attorney who will charge a minimum of $200 per hour and a $2000 retainer to even look at the couple’s case. These individuals are intelligent, capable people who might deal with complex financial documents or contracts in their work; surely they can navigate the paperwork for a simple divorce, right?
Wrong.
I’ve heard this sentiment in one way or another from a number of mediation clients. Typically this is a couple who has already made many decisions regarding their assets, debts, and parenting schedule and is questioning the value they get from consulting an attorney who will charge a minimum of $200 per hour and a $2000 retainer to even look at the couple’s case. These individuals are intelligent, capable people who might deal with complex financial documents or contracts in their work; surely they can navigate the paperwork for a simple divorce, right?
Wrong.
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