Hello and welcome to 60 Seconds with Sergio. I’m your host, Sergio Cabanas, Attorney-at-Law here in Florida. Thank you for joining me today.
Today’s question is: “Sergio, my spouse and I have decided to move forward with getting an uncontested divorce by mutual agreement, on a friendly way. However, I found out that my spouse hired and attorney to help him or her in this case against me. Well, should I be getting and attorney too?
Well, there’s two things to keep in mind as you are dealing with a situation like this. And that is, number 1: when it comes to divorces, keep in mind divorces are legal proceedings just like any other legal case. And when it comes to legal cases, knowledge is power.
How can you get this knowledge or power in your case? Well, through a knowledgeable attorney. Who is there to advice you and protect you along the way.
The other legal concept that’ll help give you the right answer in a question like this is: keep in mind that divorces often deal with very important aspects of your personal life. Such as, your minor children if there are any or your money. All your assets and all your debts. This is one of the few times that the law really gets involved in your personal life.
Again, we take a step back now and we look at both concepts together.
One is the fact that divorces deal with important aspects of your life. And secondly that, within this arena, knowledge is power. Well, don’t you want this powerful knowledge to work for you with regard to these important matters? If the answer is yes, then you want and attorney in your corner.
Now, having said that, having an attorney doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be a contentious knock-down drag-out fight. On the contrary, it is possible for you to hire an attorney to act as your personal advisor. As your consultant. To help guide you through the settlement process so that you can get a friendly, happy, uncontested divorce, through a mutual agreement.
But, we want to make sure that your interest and your life is protected in the best way possible. All of that can be achieved through an uncontested, friendly divorce, in a way that you don’t get harmed.
I hope this short video has provided you with some guidance over this important area of the law. Thank you again for joining me today. And as always, stay informed so you can stay strong.