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"Many spouses facing divorce often do not realize that the manner in which they open the procedure may decide it," says attorney Aryeh Lerner, who specializes in divorce. in so doing".
According to him, the mere application to the court or the family court determines in which of the courts the procedure will be conducted, which is not a trivial matter but constitutes an opening to a significant procedure.
"This is a critical matter that requires the most serious consideration possible," emphasizes Attorney Lerner.
"As soon as a person starts divorce proceedings, it is very important that he pay attention to the way in which the statement of claim or the divorce agreement is drafted," he continues.
"It is very important what is stated in the statement of claim and what is not stated. Every word is very important and it requires knowledge, skill and experience."
"Are you guaranteed 100% success? Run away"
Attorney Lerner emphasizes that as early as possible in the process it is important to hire a lawyer who specializes in divorce. "Trying to save on fees and the costs of an initial consultation may cost you dearly and cause great and irreversible damage to the process," he explains. According to him, consultations with a lawyer in stages The critical points of the divorce and building a correct strategy are the ones that will ultimately lead to victory.
"Apart from the correct construction of a legal strategy and choosing the appropriate court, a lawyer has a critical meaning in the procedure," he continues.
"His practical advice can sometimes make the difference between success and failure."
Attorney Lerner demonstrates some practical advice that can only be learned from experience: "For example, it is important not to lie about income.
This is something that the courts will take seriously, and only a skilled lawyer understands this." Attorney Lerner also has some advice on how to choose the right lawyer.
"First of all, you should listen to the recommendations of friends and relatives. Those closest to you know from whom they received caring service and who disappointed them. In addition, expertise is a critical thing. The narrower the lawyer's specialization, the greater his expertise."
According to him, perhaps the most important thing in choosing a divorce lawyer is to choose someone with significant experience.
"The older the firm, the more experience it has," he explains.
"Before you choose who will represent you, be sure to do a short research on him on Google and social networks," he adds.
Attorney Lerner is convinced that there is no substitute for a first impression. "Before you decide who will accompany you, meet with him in his office and try to get an impression of him.
Also, beware of unreasonable promises.
A lawyer who guarantees you a 100% win in the case?
They ran away from him."
"Wars do not benefit the parties, but the opposite"
As a lawyer with extensive experience, Attorney Lerner has some golden advice for those who are facing divorce. "First of all, don't look for a fight," he clarifies. "My experience teaches me that wars in courts do not benefit the parties, but the opposite.
They cause unnecessary tensions and waste of resources."
Another piece of advice from Attorney Lerner is to strive for a divorce agreement. "Why?
Because the negotiation process, compared to a tedious fight in the courts, leaves the spouses with better control over what is happening and in the end leaves each of them the choice of what to give up and what to insist on."
Attorney Lerner believes that the choice to divorce by consent is preferable not only as wishful thinking but also empirically proven as such. "Statistics show that spouses who reach agreements are more likely to respect them, as opposed to agreements imposed by the court as part of a judgment," he explains. In addition , such a choice can save the parties many resources, material and emotional. "As in everything, an ugly divorce war has many losers.
Everyone is damaged, but those who are most severely damaged are the children, who suffer long-term damage," he says.
Attorney Lerner's last tip is not to act alone. "It is forbidden under any circumstances to draft the divorce agreement alone," he clarifies. "Spouses who draft a divorce agreement without professional help only get themselves into trouble.
In order to draft the agreement, legal knowledge and experience are needed, and the agreement must be detailed and clear and free of disputes."
Are you going to get divorced? Want to make sure you are represented in the most professional way? Contact attorney Arie Lerner, who specializes in divorce, for initial advice on the matter or by phone at 077-2305061
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