Well I asked myself this question. Should you get a lawyer if you're marriage is being dissolved? It depends on what's involved. Remember that most states have a no-fault type divorce. That means that if for some reason you're dissatisfied with your marriage, you can go and file for a divorce for any reason.
However, it doesn't end with the filing of the petition. There's a lot more than that and some divorces can get nasty. Any assets, liabilities (unsecured debt), and issues with the children such as custodial and support issues will have to be resolved and it may take a judge in an overworked court system to decide how everything in an accounting balance sheet (assets, liabilities, and equity) will be resolved. That's when a lawyer comes in. Do you need to get a lawyer? Something this complicated may require one because these assets and liabilities may be in the several thousand dollars or even millions. That's when a lawyer who has the knowledge and experience of the family laws of their state of domicile is needed.
You can deal with the trial yourself, but most states require you to get a lawyer because the judges won't let a hearing proceed without each party having a representation. You must get a lawyer in order to have a chance of making sure that your rights are exercised. Additionally, your divorcing spouse is going to get one as well, so it's always a good idea to get one. What you need is a lawyer who has experience with these types of cases because of several years of practice and expertise.
So whether you like it or not, it's always a good idea to get a lawyer if you're getting divorced or you'll wind up getting screwed out of your rights.
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