Divorce
Divorce is a challenging subject. If you are experiencing divorce, you understand how emotional it can be. Depending on the facts, a divorce may be relatively simple, or it can become time consuming and complicated. Every person is different, and I’m here as a Lakeland divorce lawyer to help you decide the path that’s best for you and your family.
Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce may be the right choice if you and your spouse agree on all of the issues involved. If you can work out how to divide the property and debts, settle issues of spousal and child support, and decide on a parenting plan for child custody, this may be the right option for you. Uncontested divorce is much less expensive than a draw out court battle, and can save a substantial amount of time and stress. However, there is still plenty of paperwork and legal procedure involved to make sure things are done right. As a Lakeland divorce lawyer, I can help you with an uncontested divorce, advising you of the potential pitfalls before they happen.
Collaborative Divorce
Maybe you’re close to resolving these issues with your spouse before you file, but there are a few hang ups getting in the way of settlement. This may be a great opportunity to use a collaborative divorce. It’s like having a mediation on your case before you file.
Instead of filing the paperwork, and starting the clock ticking on getting everything in order, collaborative divorce will have you and your spouse come to the table to work out the details. You can even have your own lawyers involved in the process to make sure everyone is receiving a fair deal. And while hiring lawyers on both sides sounds expensive, this path may help you to save a significant amount in potential litigation costs, and additional attorney’s fees for trial. As a Lakeland divorce lawyer, I’m here to answer your collaborative divorce questions.
Contested Divorce
In many cases, the issues just can’t be resolved between the parties. This is where a contested divorce comes into play. You will need to gather evidence to support your case, and there may be a number of hearings prior to the trial to decide what will happen with property, support, and children while the divorce is going on. Contested divorces are like any other major litigation, and you need to exercise careful skill in preparing a good case. As a Lakeland divorce lawyer, I can sit down with you to discuss the issues in depth, and develop a strategy to present the facts clearly to the court.
Legal issues are time sensitive, so if you have a divorce issue, or have been served divorce papers, call me and I will make every effort to schedule you a consultation as soon as possible.
