Everyone has heard stories about the expense and emotional trauma of litigation. Whether you are involved in a divorce, a custody battle, a paternity action or a contested adoption, there is always a chance that things will not go smoothly. It is a natural question to wonder to what extent having a lawyer helps or hurts the process. There is no question that the cost of attorney’s fees is a significant factor that must be taken into consideration. That cost has to be balanced against the potential outcome of your divorce without the assistance of counsel. Ask yourself these questions:

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