It is a symbolic image of great power in this balance of scales of justice, and on one side of the scales is a heart, and on the other, in a detailed financial ledger. It is the essential dilemma and purpose of divorce law, to reach a just settlement that stands both the emotional and financial aspects of transitioning out of a marriage. This balance is pursued by a competent divorce lawyer, who must avoid only having a legally sound division of assets and support arrangements, but also making them just to the human lives. The picture highlights that the only way to achieve a solution is to pay particular attention to both ledger columns and individual well-being.