4 Ways Can Attorney Can Help in Your Divorce
Realizing divorce may be in your future can create many uncertainties. One of those is often whether or not you should call a family law attorney for assistance throughout the divorce process. In some cases, you may realize that your divorce will be extremely complex or contentious, so calling an attorney may be a given. However, if your divorce seems relatively straightforward, you may wonder whether it is worth it to hire legal assistance. The following are only four of the many ways an experienced divorce lawyer can help you.
1. Advise You of Your Options
All divorces are different and you may not realize the different options there are for requesting a divorce from the court. In some cases, you may go through a simplified divorce process if you and your spouse agree that all issues are uncontested. However, you still need to meet certain requirements for an uncontested case. You may also want to explore collaborative divorce, mediation, and other avenues besides traditional litigation. An attorney can help you decide which is best for your situation.
2. Identify the Issues that Need to be Addressed
Each divorce case will have different issues that need to be resolved before the divorce can be finalized by the court. Some couples may have a custody battle but may not own a home or much property. On the other hand, some spouses may demand extravagant alimony but they do not have any children. Some issues that may arise include:
- Property division
- Debt division
- Alimony/spousal support
- Child support
- Child custody and visitation
- Prenuptial agreement challenges
3. Protect Your Interests
It is only natural for each spouse in a divorce to want to face their future in the best situation possible. Unfortunately, this often comes at the expense of the other spouse and people can leave marriages in vastly uneven positions. You attorney will negotiate and argue for your best interests throughout the entire court process, including mediation, settlement negotiations, and court hearings to make sure you are not coerced into agreeing to a situation that is any less than you deserve.
4. Represent You in Court
Divorces can involve a number of court hearings and may even involve a trial if you and your spouse cannot agree on one or more issues. It is critical to have an attorney who is familiar with the family courts in your area representing you. Courts have strict rules and requirements and an attorney can present evidence in the most favorable light possible so that your rights are protected in court.
Consult with a Skilled Texas Divorce Lawyer as Soon as Possible
At the The Vendt Law Firm, P.L.L.C., we have successfully helped many clients end their marriage and face life ahead of them in the best possible situation. We can help make the divorce process as efficient and stress-free as possible, so please contact a Richmond, TX family law attorney by calling (832) 276-9474 or by using our online contact form today.
1 https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/collaborative_divorce
2 https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/mediation
