Legal and Financial Resources

With Doing It Differently™, there are no legal retainers or unpredictable legal fees.  Because you’ve decided to divorce in a non-adversarial manner, you most likely won’t have the need for a lawyer in the traditional sense. However, meeting with a mediation-friendly consultant attorney may still be beneficial to you.  

Should you have questions about your legal rights and what a court might decide in your case, or if you wish to have your agreement reviewed by a lawyer before you sign it, a family law “consultant” attorney can help.  Your mediator will discuss legal resources with you during the introductory session in order to best accommodate your needs and preferences throughout the mediation process.

Additionally, throughout the mediation, you and your spouse will make important and sometimes complex decisions that may have tax implications and/or other financial consequences.  A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) can aid you in making these decisions by determining both the short- and long-term financial impact of various potential scenarios.  Having this knowledge will empower you and protect your interests as you and your spouse negotiate a settlement.  Although not necessary, in certain cases it can save time and money while also providing you with peace of mind.  Click on the hyperlink to locate a CPA or a CDFA in your area, or contact us for more information.