When your spouse told you that they wanted a divorce, you were taken aback. You were willing to go to counseling and to try to make the marriage work, but they had already made the decision to leave.
Today, you want to make sure that you are in the best position as you go through this struggle. Emotionally, it’s devastating. You don’t want it to be financially devastating as well.
The good news is that you can work with an attorney who is familiar with divorce and what you can do to make yours easier on yourself. Your attorney can help you with:
- Property division
- Child custody
- Child support arrangements
- Alimony/Spousal support
Here’s an example. If you and your spouse aren’t getting along well but need to resolve a conflict around spousal support, your attorney will talk to you about the state guidelines, laws and requirements. They can reach out to the other party’s attorney to discuss a resolution, too, so that you can relax as they try to resolve the problem for you.
If you have a conflict that isn’t able to be resolved outside court, then your attorney will prepare to represent you in divorce court. There, you can make your case for the results you want and have a judge issue a ruling on any part of the divorce you couldn’t resolve on your own.
Going through a divorce is tough. That’s why it’s always a good idea to have a strong team on your side. You may not know much about the law, but that’s okay. You can get support from those who specialize in this topic.
