Contested Divorce
Information on Contested Divorce
If you and your spouse cannot resolve the important issues in the process of dissolving your marriage, your case may be decided in court through litigation. The court’s final decisions regarding these matters will be largely determined based upon the evidence presented to the court at trial. Therefore, it is absolutely critical that you have high-quality legal representation to prepare and present your strongest case. Preparation for trial often begins before the petition for dissolution is filed. It is especially important to speak with a family law attorney early in the process if you think you will be dealing with a contested divorce. This can be a more time consuming and expensive process, but when you need results that work in you or your children’s favor, it may be the best and only way to protect your interests.
Where a Couple May be Unable to Agree
There are many parts of a divorce that can be challenging for divorcing couples to resolve. In an already stressful time, these are highly sensitive issues, and often, the mix of emotions combined with spouses acting defensively can lead to more and more discord. In family law, perhaps more than any other area of law, extremely personal matters are influenced by the outcomes of a case. This can make spouses afraid to give up any ground, and even less likely to reach a compromise.
Often the most personal, and most contentious issues are those related to the children of the marriage. When dealing with issues such as child custody or child support, it is common to feel protective. There is good cause to pay special attention to issues related to children. Decisions that are made early in the dissolution process (even during temporary orders phase) can impact the future of a parent’s relationship with his or her children for the rest of their lives. Our attorneys understand the huge ramifications of decisions regarding our client’s children and as such, these issues will be given close and careful attention from the beginning.
Also of great importance and deserving of special attention are issues related to the financial aspects of a dissolution. Especially after a lengthy marriage, or one involving various assets and/or debts, these issues can be quite contentious. Issues of maintenance (commonly known as “alimony”) and division of the parties assets and debts can also be difficult to resolve without court intervention. Both spouses may believe they have a right to the property due to the role they played during the marriage. Our attorneys are ready to advise clients on the best way to protect their financial futures, and to be there every step of the way to help them do just that.
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