Many people handle routine family law matters without retaining an attorney.
Family mediation is also a process that is often handled by the parties without representation by counsel. Others, decide they should retain attorneys to review the draft of the Marital Settlement Agreement. If you have a pension or a large amount of property or income it is certainly advisable to consult an attorney before you sign a final agreement. An attorney can also be very helpful in advising you during the mediation itself. You can save substantial legal fees in routine matters by finding an attorney who will provide you with discrete services when you need it, and then handling the rest of the paperwork yourself using resources in this Web Site.