Divorce lawyers. We have a bad rap. We charge too much, we exploit misery, children’s needs are ignored. We make things worse, we polarise parties, we are motivated by greed.
Sure sure.
If all, or just a part of it is true, people should be asking themselves very seriously, whether the need us. Do we add value to their lives.
The truth is, lots of people separating do not need a solicitor - or at least not one with a vast depth of experience. They might need someone to help with the consent order or sense check an agreement, but not someone with particularly specialist skills.
People ending relationships with mutual respect and financial transparency don’t need a divorce lawyer. Parents who each put their children first, focussing on co parenting and their children’s needs over their own, don’t need a divorce lawyer. People who feel heard and respected throughout discussions with their ex partner, don’t need a divorce lawyer.
There are lots of ways to obtain advice if you fall into those categories, to make sure you jump through the legal hoops.
Keep the advice limited. The costs low. And be grateful that you’ve lived your life in a way that enables you to move on without becoming embroiled in complications surrounding separation.