Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Do I Need a Lawyer, And How Do I Choose?
With so much information available on the internet, many people question if they need a lawyer in a family law matter. There are no legal proceedings that require a lawyer. The availability of family law forms on the internet has made it far more common for people to be unrepresented. The problem with forms on the internet is these forms are not prepared with your facts in mind. Nor are there explanations of considerations that must be made if other circumstances exist which are not covered by the forms. It may seem like a very simple matter, to just check certain boxes on the forms, but it's what you don’t know that can hurt you. As a general rule, if retirement benefits are going to be divided, professional assistance is needed because a specific order, known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, is required. Many people may not even understand, after looking...