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. While you may not like the outcome, your lawyer is likely to be happy to tell his or her clients anything that helps them reach the best possible 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. Talk to your attorney about your concerns and goals. The attorney should be able to answer all your questions with sensitivity and empathy. You may need to look for another divorce attorney if your attorney is losing patience or focusing too much attention on the cost of the divorce.

You can't tell your divorce attorney everything. Don't even consider sharing secrets with your spouse. Although it may be embarrassing, your attorney will appreciate you sharing everything. Whether your ex's secret is an affair, financial dishonesty, or child neglect, the more you share the more likely he or she will be to use it against you in a courtroom. Your attorney will need all the facts, so it's best, to be honest, and open.

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. If you're not sure of how to share your assets, you should be honest with your lawyer and tell them about it. 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. If you have to file a temporary restraining order, your attorney can refer you to someone nearby. Your lawyer will give you all the information necessary to make informed decisions. Your attorney will make sure the process goes smoothly.

Your attorney should not be told that you have had an affair. An extramarital relationship can cause complications for your attorney. It could also lead to a lower settlement amount. 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. If your attorney suspects that you are cheating, it is best to be open with him/her.

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