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Most people think of a divorce consultant as the free session they had with an attorney when discussing their divorce, or a coach that can help through a divorce. Divorce consultants are legal experts in divorce in family law. Consultants are there by your side during mediation helping you, guiding you with your finances, or just filing legal paperwork. Here’s what you need to know about divorce consultants and how they can help you.

What is divorce consulting?

A divorce consultant, or a consulting divorce attorney, is an attorney that would be able to give legal advice to you on mediation or if you’re representing yourself in a divorce case. Of course, it’s never advisable to represent yourself in court, a divorce consulting attorney would be able to help. These attorneys would also be able to fill out legal paperwork, meet deadlines for filings, discuss the specifics of a case, and go over the settlement. If you and your spouse are deciding to go through the mediation process, it’s a good idea to have a divorce consulting attorney by your side. This way, you can ensure that you are being treated fairly and are getting equal compensation during the mediation process. For example, a mediator could agree on something you do not want nor agree with, a divorce consulting attorney could speak to the mediator to get to the resolution you’d be happy with.

A divorce consulting attorney would also be able to keep you on track and with your goals. An effective attorney would start off by gathering information about you such as your financial information, your life with your children, your work, and information on the home. Once they gather this information, they would be able to paint a clear picture of how your finances should look like, how you should spend and save your money, offer insights on how to stay calm during the divorce, and help you avoid common divorce mistakes. It’s also important to note that a divorce consulting attorney cannot represent you in court or act on your behalf. This allows for more freedom between the attorney and the client.

When should I hire a divorce consultant?

If you’re deciding on going through the mediation route, you should think about hiring a divorce consultant. It’s never a great experience when you have to go through legal processes without knowing anything or without any help. With the help of a divorce consultant on your side, you wouldn’t need to worry about getting cheated out of anything, nor will you be surprised by any of the mediator’s words, as your divorce consultant would be telling you everything you need to know. It’s important to hire a divorce consultant before you go into any mediation process, as your attorney would like to know how the agreement came to be and how to adjust any negotiations.

F.A.Qs:

Q: What’s the difference between a divorce coach and a divorce consultant?

A: The difference between a divorce coach and a divorce consultant is that the coach is not an actual attorney. They could be people who have just gone through divorces before and know the process. They’re there to give emotional support to the person going through a divorce. A divorce consultant is an attorney who is a legal expert on divorce, but cannot represent you in court or act on your behalf.

Q: What is a divorce concierge?

A: A divorce concierge is a group of professionals or specialists who work in the field of divorce or child support. This team would go through all aspects of your life including assets, the children, any issues, properties, etc. This group could include a mediator, accountant, child specialist, therapist, and a lawyer. These people are there to go through every aspect of your life to ensure when the divorce is finalized, everything is fair and no one is left unhappy.

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If you or a loved one has been thinking about getting a divorce or hiring a mediator, we invite you to contact us at Pride Legal for legal counseling or any further questions. To protect your rights, hire someone who understands them.

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