You save money
- By representing yourself, you can save on the substantial legal
fees charged by some attorneys. Some attorneys can charge up to $300
an hour. Your divorce may be less adversarial - Since you and your
partner have to discuss and agree upon many important issues, much
of the antagonism and bitterness of divorce proceedings, can be avoided.
The procedure may move faster - Many attorneys have a heavy case load
that can lead to some cases being neglected for periods of time. Since
you will be handling all the details of your divorce, you can avoid
many delays by staying in charge of your case. The judge may be more
lenient - Some judges are more sympathetic toward people who represent
themselves, but you cannot count on this.
