Look, we get it because we do it every day: Divorce is f**king expensive.
You’re making a massive life change, completely severing ties with the person you once thought was your forever bank account buddy. You have to brace for the financial sucker punch of getting divorced, but we’ve got a secret: there are so many ways to save money on your divorce in Texas.
Through our extensive experience with hundreds of clients, we’ve picked up some savvy “tips and tricks” to keep your wallet from crying during the process. Your spouse might’ve cheated, so why not get a little “cheat code” of your own in your divorce case?
Do Your Part
We are divorce attorneys, not magicians. Our job is to legally untangle your marriage, but you’ve got some homework too, which can save you a pretty penny.
Before contacting an attorney, make sure you neatly gather all the necessary documents. Whip out those financial statements, collect login details for shared accounts, and slap together any identifying information necessary for you and your soon-to-be ex. Review those financial documents; you might just find your spouse has been blowing your savings on their horrible gambling habit (no, their luck isn’t finally about to turn around) or spending hundreds of dollars each month supporting their favorite OnlyFans influencer.
Taking care of all this beforehand cuts the fluff from initial consultations and gets the ball rolling faster. Organize these documents neatly – trust us, you don’t want to pay expensive attorney fees for playing a clerical sorting game with your paperwork. Remember, lawyers cost a lot because we’ve been through extensive and expensive schooling and have courtroom battle scars. Time is money – save it by handling the small stuff that doesn’t require our legal guidance.
Have a Plan and Be Efficient
Your life is spinning in circles (and not because you had one too many glasses of wine this time) – we totally get that. But in this whirlwind, keeping your finances in check is crucial. When you ring up an attorney, don’t come in blind.
Know what you want to fight for – the kids, the house, the dog, or those sweet Cutco knives that cut tomatoes like butter. Whatever it is, have a game plan so you’re not burning cash while you’re sitting there like the 🤔 emoji. Arm yourself with questions to avoid wandering aimlessly through your consultation.
Efficiency in the time you spend with your attorney is the best way to save money. You should be prepared to ask a number of questions all at once instead of piecing those questions together one by one over the course of several phone calls and emails that each come with a charge.
Follow Court Orders
We love a good laugh, but divorce court is no comedy club. We’ve seen folks drag themselves back to court, begging to enforce an already-issued order. And guess what? That’s going to cost money – especially for whoever is violating the order. Remember, Courts issue Orders not Suggestions.
Book a Call to Tackle All Your Divorce Questions
Instead of bombarding your attorney every time a question pops into your head, be smart about it. Pinging us for every little question is like watching your money burn.
When you’ve got all your burning questions ready, book a call with us at Dawn King Law Group. Let’s steer your divorce in the right direction without your wallet taking a nosedive.