How Can a Contested Divorce Lawyer Help You?

Hiring a contested divorce lawyer can be an important decision. The courts will decide if the divorce is contested. However, having a lawyer can help the process run more smoothly. In addition to negotiating on your behalf, a divorce lawyer can negotiate with the other party's lawyer. They can help you resolve any outstanding issues, such as visitation and child custody schedules.

A good contested divorce lawyer can also make the whole process seem less complex. They make the process as easy as possible for the client. Their approach is direct and sensitive, and they will make the process as painless as possible. If you can reach a mutual agreement with your spouse, you will be able to avoid the ugliness that may arise in the end. Besides, if you have children together or have common friends, it will be easier to part ways without feeling like you've been taken advantage of.

Another major reason to hire a contested divorce lawyer is that your spouses disagree on many issues, such as parenting time, alimony, and child custody. This type of divorce is usually very complicated, and the spouses may fight a lot, so having an attorney to help you with these issues will save you a lot of money. In addition, if your divorce is contested, your attorney will also be able to advocate for you outside of the courtroom. You should also choose an attorney who is comfortable working with collaborative alternatives as well.

While a contested divorce lawyer will likely charge a lower fee if you can prove that you've made a strong case, you should keep in mind that the costs involved in such a divorce can easily exceed the attorney's estimate. Even though the couple has reached an agreement on the most important aspects of their separation, there are still some major differences that can complicate their situation. In addition, it can be difficult to get a judge to rule on your agreement if both parties are unwilling to work out a fair settlement.

An experienced contested divorce lawyer can help you with your children. In this case, both parties will be required to hire a lawyer and meet with a neutral third-party mediator. The mediator will not make the decisions for spouses, but help them to find a compromise. An aggressive contested divorce lawyer will need to win and will be able to protect the spouses' interests.

Contested divorces are not an easy case. Both parties need to be willing to work together. There will be many complicated financial issues. A contested divorce will involve a large amount of discovery. Interrogatories, depositions, and subpoenas will be required of the parties. These proceedings can often take several months before a final judgment is reached.

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