Divorce Attorney

An increasing number of people are filing for a no fault divorce with the help of a Divorce Attorney.  A no fault divorce occurs when the spouse imposing the divorce does not have to prove the other spouse was at fault in order to cause the divorce. Most states will grant a no fault divorce on the grounds of incompatibility, irreconcilable differences or irremediable breakdown of the marriage.

Even though this type of divorce seems agreeable important decisions have to be made that will shape the future of both parties. It is important to give careful consideration to your case and the outcome you hope to achieve. Whether or not to hire a Divorce Attorney is a decision that should be taken seriously.

The cost of divorce proceedings may be at the forefront of your mind however getting the best overall outcome may be worth the upfront expense of engaging a family law attorney or Divorce Attorney.  If you decide not to hire a Divorce Attorney then you will need to represent yourself in all proceedings.

This may be a suitable option if both spouses generated a similar income during their time together and have no children, assets, property or businesses. A Divorce Attorney may not be needed if both spouses can agree how to divide finances, property and assets and can agree on child support and visitation arrangements.

Unfortunately this is not often the case and a Divorce Attorney will be needed to help mediate and negotiate the divorce settlement in situations where the couple cannot agree, where there were significant assets or differences in income or if there was domestic violence, sexual abuse, verbal abuse or alcohol abuse within the relationship.

Self representation is not as successful for divorces if one spouse has a criminal record, mental illness, impaired mental competency, poor parenting skills or illegal immigration status. Whilst these situations might seem extreme or rare even owning a business or other asset can call for a Divorce Attorney to provide specialist advice.

If the divorce is uncontested it may be finalized in as little as a few weeks. An uncontested divorce is one in which both parties have agreed on everything. That includes custody, child support, debt and the division of assets. However if the divorce is contested it can take from 4 to 6 months or longer. A contested divorce should be handled by a Divorce Attorney.

If both parties have not reached a mutual agreement, the divorce is considered contested and a Divorce Attorney should be consulted. It is not uncommon for proceedings to take up to a year to be finalized. Having a Divorce Attorney to guide you through such lengthy proceedings can help to alleviate the stress that comes with making such important decisions.

Any Divorce Attorney that you consider should have extensive experience in handling divorce cases. An experienced  Divorce Attorney will know the the various judges in your region and can use this knowledge to your advantage. Also anyone you consider as a Divorce Attorney should practice exclusively in the field of divorce law. Divorce law is a very specialized field that requires the specialist skills of an experienced Divorce Attorney in order to reach a successful conclusion.