Why family lawyers in Ottawa are needed for divorce cases?

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Why family lawyers in Ottawa are needed for
divorce cases?
Kerry Fox
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• Hiring a lawyer can mean added cost to the
  already expensive divorce case. However, going to
  the court alone and without the help and guidance
  of a good family lawyer can cost you more and can
  even lead to jeopardizing your entire divorce
  case. Here are a few reasons why family lawyers
  are needed in Ottawa for divorce cases.

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• When things in your marriage life get too
  difficult to handle, one of the ways you may
  think to escape the miseries you are experiencing
  is to get a divorce. Getting a divorce is not as
  simple as it may sound. A divorce is such a
  tedious and complicated process which can cause
  truckloads of sorrow, distress, and headache not
  only to you but also to your kids, family, and
  even friends.

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• Although the law does not require you to hire a
  lawyer for your divorce case, handling it alone
  can mean added stress and an extra load on your
  part. This is one of the main reasons why you
  should hire a family lawyer whenever you need a
  divorce. The other primary reasons are as
  follows

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Lawyers have better understanding of family law
in Ottawa

• Ottawa family law can be a complex law. You may
  have some ideas about it but only a lawyer can
  truly understand it. In most cases, the court
  does not give litigants that represent themselves
  in court any special treatment. Instead, the
  court treats them the way they treat a lawyer.

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• Though the judges, in general, are quite patient,
  they are not always willing to tell you what to
  do next or what documents you have to present in
  court. You need to know these things yourself or
  else the judges may lose their patience and
  sympathy for you.

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Lawyers can help you save

• Hiring a lawyer is pretty expensive. Theres no
  question about it. What many people dont know is
  that lawyers can help you save more, in the long
  run, especially if the divorce case includes
  division of property.
• The lawyer will help you get what you deserve.
  For instance, if you are the wife and you are
  awarded the custody of your children, the lawyer
  will make sure that the amount of the spousal
  support and the child support is fair enough. And
  if you need to divide your property, the lawyer
  can do the negotiation on your behalf.

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You may commit mistakes

• A single mistake can ruin the entire process of
  your divorce case. In court, you cannot pretend
  that you know everything about family law because
  the judges and even the other family lawyers in
  Ottawa involved in the case will certainly see
  through it.
• Even some seasoned lawyers that focus only on the
  family law can sometimes commit mistakes in
  court. Surely, you do not want to jeopardize your
  divorce case because of doing or saying something
  wrong in a court trial.

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Lawyers can give you objective advice

• When you are on the hot seat, you cannot avoid
  getting emotional. You may experience a mixture
  of heightened levels of emotions including
  feelings of betrayal, confusion, fear, rage, and
  depression, to name a few.
• When you do get emotional, chances are, you will
  likely be subjective as well. That can affect
  your focus, and your ability to create a sound
  decision which can deviate you away from your
  primary goals. You need someone professional who
  can give you expert and objective advice
  regarding your case no matter how emotional you
  may get. Do not let your emotions sabotage your
  entire case by seeking help from a trusted family
  law office.

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Kerry Fox, LL.B. Barrister Solicitor 90
Centrepointe Dr, Nepean, ON K2G 6B1 Tel (613)
224-4400 Fax [phone] Hours
Information There is plenty of free parking
located at the back of the building. Monday to
Friday 830AM - 500PM I also have Saturday
appointments available.