‘Call Us Before Your Spouse Does’—The Importance of Early Legal Advice
At Page & Cook, PC, we don’t just handle family law cases—we often win them with an aggressive, dependable, and fair approach. Our slogan, “Call Us Before Your Spouse Does,” isn’t just catchy—it’s a strategic warning. In divorce, custody, and family law disputes, who gets the best legal team first can make all the difference.
When a marriage starts to break down, one of the most critical decisions you can make is securing the right legal representation—before your spouse does. At Page & Cook, PC, we believe that getting ahead of the legal process gives you a strategic advantage in your case. Here’s why calling us first can make all the difference.
1. First Come, First Served – Conflict of Interest Rules
Once you consult with our firm, ethical rules prevent us from representing your spouse in the divorce. This ensures that you have the strongest legal team advocating for you. Waiting too long could mean your spouse gets the upper hand by securing the best representation first.
2. Proactive Strategy Instead of Defensive Reactions
Divorce, child custody, property division division, and alimony are complex legal matters. If you call us before your spouse does, we can:
Customize a strategy unique to your case;
Gather evidence to support your claims regarding alimony, custody, and/or hidden assets;
Help you prepare for likely legal maneuvers your spouse may use against you.
Being the first to file can also give you some procedural advantages, such as setting the tone for the case and selecting the court venue.
3. Protecting Your Assets Before They Disappear
One of the biggest mistakes people make in divorce is assuming their spouse will play fair. If you wait too long, your spouse might:
Start moving money into secret accounts or dealing with harder to trace cash transactions;
Drain accounts before you can secure a court order;
Transfer assets to family or friends to hide them from division;
By contacting us early, we can take steps to safeguard your financial interests before any of this happens.
4. Positioning Yourself for the Best Custody Outcome
If you have children, your parenting time and custody arrangement are among the most important aspects of your case. Calling us first allows us to:
Ensure you are following the right steps to show the court that you are the more stable, responsible parent;
Prevent you from making critical mistakes, like moving out of the marital home at the wrong time;
Gather documentation and witnesses who can support your custody claims.
5. Staying in Control of the Case
When you wait for your spouse to file first, you put yourself in a reactive position. By calling us first, you:
Control the narrative of the case.
Can prepare mentally and emotionally before legal proceedings begin.
Get to act, rather than respond to your spouse’s moves.
Depending on your type of case and what County your case will be in, it can make a big difference as to who files first when child custody is an issue.