In Arizona, many people who go through divorce attempt to represent themselves — at least initially. Some end up seeking an attorney's help when they hit a snag. Many wish they had sought an attorney's help after they run into problems following their divorce.
At the law firm of Singer Pistiner, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation to review your case. We offer uncontested divorce and flat-fee divorce services to help save you money on your divorce. We also offer hourly fees so you can seek our assistance only when you need it.
Choosing to represent yourself in an Arizona divorce could end up costing you far more than the cost of hiring an attorney. Here are some examples of things that could go wrong if you don't seek a lawyer's help:
- Taxes and divorce: If you sell a house or cash out a 401(k) account, who is responsible for taxes? Which parent receives the dependent credit for children? Resolving these issues after your divorce is final can be difficult.
- Marital debts: What will happen if a spouse stops making payments on a joint credit card account, auto loan or home mortgage? You might be divorcing your spouse, but you are not divorcing the bank.
- Community property: You are entitled to a fair division of community property. Even if the property is titled in one person's name, it may be community property if it was acquired during your marriage. To receive everything you are entitled to receive, you will probably need a lawyer's help.
- Your divorce decree: Your divorce decree is a legal contract. Do you know what you are agreeing to? Has the document been properly drafted so the other side will be required to abide by it?
- Presenting your case in court: If you and your spouse need to go to court, you will only have one opportunity to present your case to the judge. If you don't present your arguments properly, you could lose even though you have a winning case.
For More Information About Arizona Divorce Law
If you'd like to know more about why you need a divorce attorney, please feel free to call 602-910-2642, 623-239-4610, or send us an e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation. From our office on Camelback Road, we represent clients throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona.
