Youve taken the leave your spouse high-dive and are floundering amid an emotional hurricane to protect your rights, your childrens rights and your assets. Should you hire a family law lawyer? That depends. First do the math. What is the total net worth of your joint assets? Many people have little to no equity in their homes, no investments, and large credit debt. Since the number one major cause of divorce stems from finances, debt will often be the primary driver of relationship failure. According to Statistics Canada a typical divorce in Canada costs: Uncontested- $550 to $1600 Contested- $2600- $18,5000 Separation Agreement $550-2500 Child Custody and Support- $1490 – $13,900 Keep in mind each spouse would pay the above fees to their own counsel…