How Long Will My Divorce Take? Will it Break the Bank?
Ultimately, it is up to the parties how long the divorce process will take. Different factors will play a role in the length of your divorce. (1) Agreeableness. The more issues that the parties are fighting over, the longer the process. It is important to know what battles are important to you to fight, and which battles you are willing to forfeit. At the end of the day, both parties will have to compromise in some way, otherwise the divorce will be lengthy and increasingly expensive. (2) Willingness to comply with requests. Divorce requires the exchange of information. Parties can make the process more efficient by providing the necessary information when it is requested. (3) Cooperation. The attorneys that are retained in this process have a responsibility to cooperate with the opposing counsel to make this process run as smoothly as possible. (4) Court schedule. In contested divorces, the schedule of the court will impact the time it takes for the issue to be heard by the court. This is why it is often better to settle the matter before the involvement of the court becomes necessary. These factors are specific to each divorce cause the time it takes to vary.
The longer divorce proceedings go on the more expensive it becomes. In divorce proceedings, time is money. The more time that is spent negotiating and fighting with the other party the more money will come out of your pocket. However, expensive divorces can be avoided. An experienced attorney will be able to guide you through the divorce and defuse conflicts in a timely manner that will save you money in the long run. Divorces can become highly emotional and result in the parties to create conflict where it may not be necessary. Attempting to keep emotions at bay will help decrease the amount of conflict and in turn, the price.
The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson is devoted to solving their clients’ divorce as efficiently and smoothly as possible. Erin is exceptional at diffusing high conflict situations and resolving issues. Erin will do her best to make sure the process is not dragged out and no unnecessary expenses are incurred. This is one of the many reasons why The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson is an excellent choice when it comes to choosing a divorce attorney.
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