Q: I am hiring an attorney for my divorce but my husband doesnt want one because we agree on everything. Can he do that?
My husband and I want to get a divorce. We have 2 kids and own a home, but everything is amicable and we agree on all matters. I am hiring an attorney to do the paperwork and tell me what all I need to do since I have never done this before. He doesnt want one since we agree on everything. Will he be able to do his part in this without an attorney?
A: As long as he signs off on the agreement he is not required to have an attorney.
A: Many people do go through a divorce unrepresented. However when you have children or real estate (or in your case both) it really is much better to hire an attorney to ensure that everything is completed corrected to avoid negative long term consequences.
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