4
Jan
Arm Yourself with Knowledge
Real-life stories of family law 'negotiations' gone wrong
Most people do not enter a marriage thinking that it will end. But, as we all know, relationships do break up, and couples negotiating that split often find themselves dealing with detailed, essential information at a time when they are stressed and overwhelmed. These cases offer a few examples of how important it is to obtain your own legal advice.
Case One - The Right Information Leads to Informed Decisions
In this case, after a 20-year marriage, a woman agreed to forfeit what she was entitled to by law, including spousal support. She was later able to prove in court that she was not properly advised. Her lawyer simply did not have enough information.
Your lawyer must be able to advise you of the options in a proposed settlement, give you an opinion on whether the proposed settlement is reasonable and discuss the pros and cons of the settlement in comparison to the other options. Only then has s/he given you enough information to make an informed decision.
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