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Do any of you know if there are lawyers that can represent both parties involved in the divorce to save on the cost?
Husband and I have decided to split ways, try to make it civil and would like someone to legally start the process for us. We both want to make sure it remains fair for both sides.
I have a meeting with a lawyer, but she can only represent me... is this common to do?
Any insight would help!
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Yes, that is very common. I have never known of an attorney to repersent both sides. I would strongly recommend that you have your own attorney. Even if you want this to be a fair divorce on both sides. This way both are protected.
Divorce Final 2 Jun 04
3 Kids (16SD,15S,13D)
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I personally do not know that it is neither wise nor allowed to have one lawyer *represent two parties.Conflict of interest,etc.
In my case,we did have one laywer help us but that was thru mediation.If you are both being civil about the divorce and can openly talk about how to split things fairly and calmly then that would save you a bundle.Plus many, if not most, judges would love to see couples draw up an agreement on their own that is fair and that both parties favor.That was true in my case too.
Afterall,you know what is best for your kids and yourselves and as long as no one is trying to take the other to the cleaners,etc,then it's much easier to go that route than have opposing lawyers who don't know you at all make long term and serious decisions about your futures.
Good luck.
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my friends son and his now ex wife shared an attorney and personally,i think he got the shaft. get your own lawyer.
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I just finished going through a D where my wife and I decided on everything. I paid for an attorney to do all of the paperwork and filing, but she could not represent my wife during this process. It would be advisable for one of you to get an attorney to draw up the agreement and handle the filing and for the other to get an attorney to just look over the papers and have them explained. That way, each party knows what they are signing and it was done the way that you wanted it.
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THAT IS WHAT MY HUBBY AND I ARE DOING.....
Me-Bs 25
Him-Wh 33
MOW-22
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married in 02
dday end of dec 06
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I didn't even have a lawyer. I filed all the paperwork myself.
Total cost of divorce was $600. I paid my cut which was $300.
Married 6 years on July 23, 2011--no issues and deeply in love--thanks, MB!
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I would join the others in suggesting to get your own lawyer. Or, is it possible mediation, using a non-biased third party (either directed by the court or agreed on by you and your spouse) would work for you? A mediator would definitely save costs too.
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