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How To Know When You Need To Hire A Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is not a pleasant experience and can be emotionally draining. If you find yourself in this unfortunate position, you might find yourself wondering how to proceed. The legal implications of divorce are numerous and often involve multiple parties such as children from the marriage or third parties who may be invested in property arrangements. Going through this process alone can be taxing and leave you overwhelmed by all the paperwork and legal jargon involved. A good divorce lawyer will know how to help you make things go as smoothly as possible. Here are 5 reasons it would be helpful to have a divorce lawyer on your side.

Child Custody

Whenever children are involved in divorce proceedings it can quickly complicate a case. Child custody battles are known to become heated and contentious. As things begin to get hectic and complex in these cases it is nice to have a divorce lawyer that can guide you and explain the process. The court’s primary goal in child custody cases is to do what’s in the child’s best interest. An attorney who specializes in his field can be hugely beneficial in a variety of ways. Not only does it provide a calming presence to have a knowledgeable lawyer to help you, but they can also formulate a game plan for protecting your parental rights. A divorce attorney knows how to safeguard custody claims, visitation, and all aspects involved in custody. When a divorce involves the most important people in your life, you should certainly hire a divorce attorney t protect everyone’s best interests.

Child Support

The amount of child support depends on the custody arrangement. Generally, the parent with the most overnights pays the other parent. A formula is used to determine the amount of child support. It considers the child’s needs, the parent’s income, and other factors. Child support covers the costs of caring for the child in addition to regular expenses. Our child support calculators can provide you with a good estimate of what the child support payments in your case will look like. Having an experienced divorce lawyer working for you to make sure the child support payments are fairly calculated is crucial as this will have a direct effect on your children’s future.

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Division Of Assets

The more assets you and your ex-spouse possess, the more challenging it is to divide the property. In every state, different laws govern how assets are distributed. Retirement benefits, homes, vehicles, and bank accounts, among other things, are just a few of the things that must be divided. Courts seek to maintain each spouse’s standard of living as close to even as possible. Courts will attempt to divide assets in a manner that allows both parties to maintain their former standard of living prior to divorce. Working together with your ex on asset division is the most effective method. However, the more conflict involved in your divorce, the more difficult this becomes. You may want to seek the assistance of a divorce lawyer to ensure that the agreement is fair and even.

Spousal Support

There are many factors the court will consider when determining if spousal support is to be granted. The laws involved in spousal support cases differ from state to state. Having a divorce lawyer that is familiar with these laws can help protect your best interest. In some situations, the court will not award spousal support. Additionally, the length of time that support will be paid varies on a case-by-case basis. Your divorce lawyer can assist you with this. By hiring someone with experience, you can prevent yourself from paying more than you can afford or ensure that you receive adequate compensation.

Peace Of Mind

For many individuals, facing a divorce is a new and scary situation. Many questions arise when you try to navigate divorce proceedings on your own. Oftentimes you will second guess if your decisions are the right ones and what the long-term implications will be.

Due to the stressful and confusing scenario a divorce creates, it is in the best interest of many to hire a divorce lawyer to provide them with peace of mind and ensure the best possible outcome. Having a divorce attorney in your corner to represent you, answer your questions, and create a strategy is the best way to ensure you will have the best possible income. An experienced and knowledgeable divorce lawyer will provide invaluable advice during this time that will shape what your family’s future will look like.

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Modern Family Law’s team of experienced divorce lawyers takes a compassionate approach to the practice of family law. Using innovative technology to create an effective and efficient process for our clientele, our attorneys approach each case as a collective effort to find the best long-term solutions for each family. We understand the financial burden a divorce can have on an individual. As such we have created our industry-first SimpleStart™ program, providing people a chance to reduce the amount of money needed upfront to start their case. For more information please give us a call or fill out a short form online to sign up for a free consultation today! Let us make a positive difference in your life.


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