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Avoiding mistakes when looking for
a divorce lawyer
The typically hostile nature of divorce leads to high emotions that can
completely color the entire mood of the legal process. These emotions
not only affect the client, but also the legal professional that the client
may choose to represent them. High emotions from either party can
lead to mistakes being made. The prospective client can completely
avoid making such mistakes if they are aware of them before they
happen.
The most common mistake made during the divorce process is writing
or saying emotionally charged words towards the other party. Many
professional legal advisors highly suggest assuming anything said,
written, or recorded will be utilized against them in court as a part of
the defense of the other party. This is especially important in states
where one party can be awarded assets like property if the other party
is found to be completely at fault for the reasons behind the divorce.
The decisions regarding child custody is another contentious part of
the divorce process where both parties should avoid saying anything
that could be used against them.