“There is no decision that we can make that doesn’t come with some sort of balance or sacrifice.”
- Simon Sinek
Divorce and separation – even when done in the most respectful way – creates change and, inevitably, some degree of chaos. Finding a way to restore some balance is key. And yes, a lawyer can help you do that.
Hiring a lawyer on a limited scope basis can help you balance your time. For example, imagine you have been served with a motion, which is going to be heard in 10 days. You know you need to prepare your response but the kids are with you this weekend and you have a big project at work that is due at the end of next week. You feel pulled in too many directions. Retaining a lawyer to prepare your responding material to you brings some balance back to your life. You can send the lawyer the necessary information and the lawyer can spend the time to put it all together for you. Some balance restored.
Hiring a lawyer for legal coaching can also help you balance competing interests. The legal coach can help give you a sense of how long things will take, when things are due, and edit your drafts. You can control how much time you spend with the legal coach and this helps to keep your wallet balanced.
The simple act of getting help restores some balance. A greater sense of balance is achieved in being able to control how much you spend and when you access the legal assistance.
Check back next week, ‘C’ is for …