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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Couples Make Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Published Jul 23, 2026 by Michael Cohen, at Divorced Girl Smiling
Read the full article at Divorced Girl SmilingSince most couples getting divorced have never gone through a divorce, they don’t understand the divorce process, which can seem very overwhelming. Divorce is often driven by emotion and relies often on what a couple “thinks” they need to do, based on what they hear from others.
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