How to Save Money on Divorce
Getting divorced and looking to save money? For a lot of people, the first thought that comes to mind that you might be able to save a few bucks by hiring one divorce lawyer for both you and your partner. It’s not unheard of, but the buyer is warned. An attorney is supposed to be your advocate, and sharing him with your ex might compromise the attorney’s ability to perform that role. Here’s what I mean. Let’s say you and your partner have joint ownership of a car. As you’re going through the divorce process, you will need to decide who will take full ownership of the car. Even if you both aspire to be as cooperative as possible, this is a zero-sum game, and as a result, your interests are adverse to your partner. In this case, who will the attorney side with? If he sides with you, your partner will feel like he/she isn’t getting the full benefit of the attorney fees that he’s paying. If he sides with your partner, you will feel like you’re not getting the full b