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Written by: Bill Peters , Denver Attorney

Even an amicable divorce may benefit from use of a Denver Divorce Attorney. You hear about couples who have somehow found a way to divvy up the assets, the kids’ visitations, even the pensions in a way that both sides are happy with. Turn in the paperwork and you are done without the sometimes expensive advice of a divorce lawyer.

It may not be that simple.  Judges are not always inclined to sign off on every agreement that passes their courtroom, penned by two inexperienced spouses. Although a couple may agree on paper who gets the house, the car, even the toaster, they may find themselves back at the drawing board with regard to a myriad of other divorce issues.

A Denver Divorce Lawyer would be able to help you with the specifics the average person may not realize need to be part of the agreement for it to be cleared by the divorce judge. For example, when it comes to your children, just a handshake about what c hild support will be is not enough. Exactly what will the visitation schedule be, who will pay for the children’s medical care, and what will be each parties’ responsibility when it comes to ongoing educational costs? A judge would want to know, not just how much maintenance will be, but for how long. What happens if the spouse remarries? The list of specifics goes on and on.

The bad news is, if you try it yourself without a Denver Divorce Lawyer, and the judge sends you back to the drawing board, you will have just one more chance to get it right. After that you will have to start the whole divorce process over again. And that means waiting ANOTHER 90 days for the divorce to be finalized. That may be a long wait for two people hoping to move on as quickly and painlessly as possible. Hiring a Denver Divorce Lawyer may have ensured the transition for the entire family was handled as quickly and efficiently as possible.