Like other legal matters, divorce in Maryland can be a complicated and challenging process. There are a lot of emotions at play, and couples tend to let those emotions get the best of them in this situation. You may be thinking your divorce is straightforward, so why you would need a divorce attorney, anyway? There are a lot of good reasons people hire a Charles County divorce attorney to help them through their Maryland divorce.

Benefits to Hiring a Maryland Divorce Attorney

There are more pros to hiring a Maryland divorce attorney than cons. A lot of people cite financial concerns as the main reason for not hiring one. However, you could wind up with a lot less out of your marriage if you do not. Those legal fees can be a small price to pay in order to ensure your rights are protected and you receive a fair and equitable settlement. Some of the reasons to hire a divorce attorney in Maryland include:

• Help Keep Your Emotions Stable: A really good attorney can help you keep your emotions in check. Vent to your attorney when things are going badly. Do not let your spouse push your buttons so you lose your cool in court, especially in front of a judge. Your attorney handles these matters regularly and can help keep emotional objectivity that you cannot. This helps you from letting your emotions cloud your judgment.
• Level the Playing Field: It is pretty much a guarantee that your spouse is hiring an attorney. This puts you at a disadvantage when there is a legal expert looking out for your spouse’s interests and trying to intimidate you. Unless you have your own family law practice, how are you a match for your spouse’s attorney, who likely has over 20 years of experience litigating complex divorce matters?
• Experience in Front of a Judge: Like leveling the playing field, you want an attorney to represent you in front of the court during necessary hearings and appearances. It is understandable that you might be scared and/or intimidated by the idea of standing up in a courtroom. You do not know all the procedures and rules, and it could end up hurting your case.
• Help with Responsibilities: Do you have children? If you are getting a divorce, it is likely that your whole routine has changed. Your attorney can help you juggle all your responsibilities and obligations by being the point of contact for the court and your spouse’s attorney. Your own attorney will handle all the responsibilities and ensure deadlines are met while you concentrate on getting your work and parental life in order.
• Protecting Your Rights: This has already been mentioned, but it is such an important aspect of getting a divorce in Maryland. You want to make sure your spouse is not trying to get you to agree to less than you should receive or point to a prenuptial agreement that may or may not be valid. You do not want to find out after the divorce that your spouse hid a lot of assets that you should have been entitled to a portion of. Your attorney will make sure you are protected at every step of the way.

Contact a Waldorf Divorce Attorney

If you have questions on divorce in Maryland, or you are preparing to go through one, contact the Law Office of Robert R. Castro today at 301-870-1200 to schedule an initial consultation.