Question 1: I am still in love with my spouse. He (or she) hired an attorney and served me with a divorce. Should I try to work this out directly with my spouse and his (or her) attorney, or should I hire my own attorney?
Answer: If your spouse hired an attorney, you should hire one too. You are immediately at a disadvantage if you start negotiating with your spouse’s attorney. Also, if your spouse served you with a divorce representing themself, you should hire an attorney. You are too close to the situation and emotionally involved to make the objective decisions that need to be made to protect not only yourself, but also your children (if such is the case), your property and your credit reputation. An attorney is not a mental health counselor. You should seek a family counselor or psychologist to assist you with any emotional issues. An attorney, however, is your personal advocate in the legal proceedings and will protect your legal, financial and property interests while you are consumed with other emotional issues. An attorney will “see the forest through the trees”, and assist you in making rational decisions that are in your own best interests and that will assist you in maintaining your credibility with the courts during this difficult emotional time of your life.
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