Contested Divorce Attorneys
Courts often assist couples going through a divorce by securing possession of important property, dividing debts fairly, and establishing child custody and support payments. When both of the parties want a divorce but cannot see eye to eye on issues such as child custody and support, property division, and alimony, it is said to be a contested divorce.
Contested divorces are complex and there are many steps spouses will have to go through before a divorce is finalized including. These include: preparing, filing, and serving the divorce petition, responding to the petition, engaging in discovery, filing and arguing pre-trial legal motions and hearings, and negotiating settlement proposals. If settlement discussions fail, parties must prepare for and complete a trial, and finally, if a party disputes the judges findings, then a party can appeal.
A contested divorce case can be a long, involved and emotionally draining experience. At the Schulman Family Law Group, we can help you understand the necessary steps, gather the evidence you need and navigate the divorce court system.’