Should I Hire an Attorney?

Question of the Day:

HE HAS RECENTLY HIRED AN ATTORNEY AND I AM REPRESENTING MYSELF. HE WANTS TO MODIFY TEMPORARY CHILD SUPPORT AND ALIMONY ORDERS BY CLAIMING I COHABIT WITH SOMEONE AND IS ALSO REQUESTING MORE TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN. I HAVE GONE TO A SECOND MEDIATION FOR CHILD VISITATION THAT ENDED WITH NO AGREEMENT (HE NOW WANTS 8 DAYS P/MONTH AS OPPOSED TO 4). DO I HAVE A FAIR CHANCE ON CONTINUING THIS CASE SOLO OR SHOULD I TAKE FURTHER ACTION AND DROWN IN DEBT HIRING AN ATTORNEY? – ANDREA

Answer:

ANDREA: That’s a question only you can answer. I think it is better to have an attorney if you can afford one. There are lots of benefits to having an attorney, but the downside is the cost.