What Should I Not Tell My Divorce Attorney?

Your divorce attorney's job is to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your children. While you may be content to keep many secrets, keeping too many will hurt you later on. Your attorney should be consulted if you are considering a collaborative divorce, or if you are involved in a contentious legal case. Your lawyer will likely be open to telling clients any information that can help them achieve the best outcome.

While it may seem intimidating to meet with a divorce attorney, it's best to trust that he or she is qualified to handle your case. When you meet with an attorney, be sure to discuss your goals and concerns. Your attorney should be able to answer your questions with empathy and sensitivity. If your attorney seems to be losing patience and seems to be focusing too much on the costs of the divorce, you may want to find another divorce attorney.

You can't tell your divorce attorney everything. You should not share secrets with your spouse. Although it may be embarrassing, your attorney will appreciate you sharing everything. No matter if your ex is a cheater, financial dishonesty or neglectful of a child, the more information you give the better chance that he or she will use it against you in court. You attorney will need all facts so be open and honest.

It is illegal to conceal your assets. It's illegal to hide assets and the other side will surely uncover them during a divorce trial. You should always discuss this with your attorney so that you can work through the problem together. You should tell your lawyer if you aren't sure how to divide your assets. You can also stop your lawyer using this information against you.

Your divorce attorney should not have access to any of your personal information. These details should be kept confidential until the final stages of your divorce proceedings. Your attorney will also be able to refer you to a local resource who can help you if you need to file a restraining order. When your lawyer has all the facts, you can make informed decisions. Your lawyer will ensure that the process runs smoothly.

You should never tell your attorney that you've had an affair. An extramarital relationship can cause complications for your attorney. Aside from that, it could lead to a lower settlement value. This information should not be shared with your attorney. In this way, your divorce attorney will be able to protect your interests and protect your best interests. However, if your attorney knows that you've been cheating, you should be honest with him or her.

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