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Divorce: Do You Really Need A
Lawyer?
• Instead of seeking the help of a lawyer, you may want to try a third person who will
act as a mediator. As a couple, you both should have someone you trust and listen to.
This person is expected to offer good advice to keep the family together. You should
expect questions such as “will you like your children to be raised by another person?”,
“what will happen to your home?”, “do you want your property divided?” The
mediator will ensure that you, as a couple, resolve your issue as one. Not only will
this save you time and money, it will prevent the occurrence of a looming
catastrophe. Furthermore, your children (if you have any) will not have to witness
dirty parental fights and abuses.
• If the mediator fails to change your minds, all you need to do is to go to court and
obtain a written divorce judgment. This piece of paper consolidates that your
marriage has been dissolved and both parties are single.