While you are not required to hire an attorney in any divorce action in Rochester or New York, not having an attorney on hand to at least review the terms of your settlement to ensure that they mean what you think they mean is a fairly reckless act.

This is especially true when you and your spouse have assets like homes and retirement accounts, or need to finalize the details of a child custody agreement.

It is certainly possible to achieve a fair divorce without an attorney, but without experienced guidance, there are numerous pitfalls that can cost you big money down the road.

If one of you is retaining the marital home, is there a mechanism in place to refinance the mortgage and remove the other spouse’s name from the mortgage?

Does your custody agreement allow the non-custodial parent the first right of refusal when something comes up and your children need a babysitter?

What are the tax implications of an agreement that includes spousal maintenance payments?

Divorce lawyers are your best bet for making your divorce agreement work for you.

At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, we work to understand where you and your spouse are, and help facilitate your good relations when you’re negotiating productively.

But there’s no reason to risk big financial downsides down the road when it comes to binding legal agreements.

Get the guidance you deserve from our team of experienced Rochester divorce lawyers. Call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation.