It often is, but not always. There are two main types of divorce — no-contest divorces, and contested divorces. No-contest is what you get when both partners agree with the divorce and are willing to cooperate to dissolve the marriage. In cases like this, you might be able to get away with hiring just one family law attorney for the couple, who will then work as a mediator and the person in charge of handling the paperwork involved in the divorce. This method is typically cheaper and faster than getting two different legal teams involved.
Of course, contested divorces are the opposite. And when one partner truly doesn’t want the marriage to end, the case might be dragged to court, where a judge will be the ultimate decider on various aspects of the divorce.
It’s worth noting that in both cases, how easy or hard it is to get divorced also depends on local laws. Different jurisdictions have different divorce requirements. You should get a free consultation with a family law attorney to figure out which approach works best for your situation.
