The stress of a family dispute is extremely personal, overwhelming, and costly. When you are trying to put your children’s best interests forward or make sure that you have enough in savings to support yourself after asset distribution the last thing you need to worry about is what paperwork to file or understanding legal jargon.
Legal cases tend to be extremely frustrating to unrepresented individuals. It is hard to understand the rules, how the opposing party or their attorney is treating you, or even what the judges decide. It can often feel like the system is working against you. With an attorney, each step is broken down for each client’s unique needs so that a calmer understanding is achievable no matter how high conflict the dispute may be.
An attorney is experienced in understanding the underlying issue that a judge can remedy, even if you are not able to determine what is needed such as the need to file for emergency custody when you may think that modification to the current custodial order will suffice. Having someone on your side helps you differentiate between what the court needs, when the court needs it, and what the court does not need. This includes being honest with the judge even if your life has ugly moments that an attorney knows how to navigate and explain with sympathy and understanding.
Family law disputes often require consistent engagement with the case burdened by unforgiving deadlines that have immeasurable consequences. An attorney experienced in family law cases brings reassurance. Reassurance that dates are not missed, what to expect in the future for your case, and an unwavering preparedness for the procedure of the court. Additional rules determine what can be said at a hearing and what cannot be said. The court must follow rules that set forth what documents, photos, videos, or material can be used and how to bring it forward. The court wants the evidence you have accumulated to order the most accurate decision that best serves you and the ongoing issue; however, the evidence can only be presented in specific ways. A professional understanding of the North Carolina Rules allows a strategic strategy to get documents in that will help your case or possibly keep out negative documents against you.
Having an attorney during family law disputes gives you a better chance to present your entire story, including all the evidence, with a calm mind, and reassurance that you are doing all you can for your family dispute, and to protect yourself and your assets. Allow your attorney to take the burden from you when it comes to the legal matters of the case so that you can focus on the next steps in your life.