Find the Best Divorce Attorneys

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    Khatami Law

     2140 Professional Dr Ste 205
    Roseville, California 95661
    United States

    Hoss Khatami is a resident of the Sacramento area with his three children. As an attorney, Hoss has had extensive experience in an expansive range of the legal field. He has prosecuted trials, participated in settlement negotiations, defended or prosecuted restraining order requests, resolved custody and property disputes, participated in supporting civil and appellate litigation, put forth and has led discovery pursuits and enforcement or defending therefrom, enforced or attacked judgments, pursued or defended money judgments, obtained writs of execution and enforcement or defended against same, enforced and negotiated support related issues, and has obtained successes and results for his clients.

  • Laura V. Babione

     9590 E Ironwood Square Dr Ste 230-E
    Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
    United States

    We are the family law specialists at Babione Law Firm, devoted to helping you navigate the most challenging chapters of your life. Our experienced attorneys provide compassionate guidance and robust legal representation for all aspects of family law, including complex divorces, custody disputes, and support negotiations. Let us be your steadfast advocates, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.

  • Fergus & Tomanka PLLC

     803 E Liberty Ave, Suite 200
    Round Rock, Texas 78664
    United States

    Phone: 5122916952

    At Fergus & Tomanka, PLLC, we provide compassionate, customized legal solutions for families and individuals in Austin, Texas. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom seeking a secure future, an LGBTQ+ family navigating legal challenges, or a young professional preparing for marriage, we’re here to offer peace of mind and a fighting chance. With our values of trust, empathy, and teamwork guiding every step, we deliver modern, personalized strategies to protect what matters most.

  • Smith & Bledsoe Family Law

     7719 Wood Hollow Dr
    Austin, Texas 78731
    United States

    Smith & Bledsoe Family Law is a full service divorce and family law firm in Austin. We will guide you through your case, so you can focus on what matters most. Our attorneys have over fourteen years of experience in many common and complex family litigation issues. We are prepared to represent you in all matters related to divorce, child custody and adoption. In addition to family law, our attorneys provide estate planning and probate services.

  • Raza Family Law Solutions

     230 S Bemiston Ave Suite 406,
    St Louis, Missouri 63105
    United States

    Phone: 3143145505

    Raza Family Law Solutions was founded with one goal in mind: to provide families with a peaceful way to resolve their family law issues. Our team of experienced family law attorneys understands that court battles can be expensive and emotionally draining, and we believe that there is a better way.

  • Murphy & Dunn, P.C.

     115 W Jefferson St
    Bloomington, Illinois 61701
    United States

    Murphy & Dunn has been among the top divorce, custody, and family law firms in Illinois for the past 36 years. Our firm has grown from one attorney and three support staff to now 5 attorneys and 14 support staff, handling more than 9,000 cases and counting. We know how to litigate your case when necessary, negotiate favorably if possible, and win your case for you and your children in court. We are skilled trial attorneys, capable mediators,

  • Garza Law Office, PLLC

     720 N 12th Ave
    Edinburg, texas 78541
    United States

    Dora Alicia Garza is regarded as one of Texas’ leading criminal defense attorneys, celebrated for her legal expertise and unwavering commitment to her clients. Garza Law Office, PLLC offers a full spectrum of criminal defense services to meet your needs, including representation for DWI, drug possession, theft, assault, driver’s license and traffic offenses, and expungement.

  • Affordable Divorce Center

     1665 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd #105
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
    United States

    Our firm handles a comprehensive range of family law matters, including divorce documents assistance, modifications of alimony and child support, timesharing/visitation, paternity in Florida, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

  • Law Office of Michael Ephraim

     3917 Blenheim Blvd
    Fairfax, Virginia 22030
    United States

    Navigating a divorce can be an emotionally taxing and complex process, but with the Law Office of Michael Ephraim in Fairfax, Virginia, it doesn’t have to be. We specialize in providing efficient and straightforward solutions for uncontested divorce proceedings. Our streamlined online services allow you to handle your divorce from the comfort of your home without the need for office visits or court appearances, as long as your case remains uncontested.

  • Feak & Revelo, LLP

     84 W Santa Clara St suite 756
    San Jose, California 95113
    United States

    Feak & Revelo, LLP is a distinguished law firm with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction. Founded by seasoned attorneys Samantha and Alexis, we offer strategic, results-driven legal counsel during challenging times. We Are Here to Help Call us (408) 501-8883. Visit Us : https://feakrevelo.com/

  • King Law

     19924 Jetton Rd STE 101
    Cornelius, North Carolina 28031
    United States

    King Law is a law firm serving Cornelius, North Carolina, Mecklenburg County and all of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Our firm practices in the areas of Family Law, Estate Administration & Elder Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Litigation. Phones are answered 24 hours a day, all year long. || Website: https://kinglawoffices.com/office-locations/north-carolina/cornelius

  • Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.

     1660 Lincoln St #2000
    Denver, Colorado 80264
    United States

    Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. is a litigation law firm steeped in a tradition of excellence with Colorado offices in Denver, Broomfield, Breckenridge, and Denver Tech Center (DTC); Website: https://www.colo-law.com/denver-family-law-attorney/

  • Stange Law Firm, PC

     300 W. 110th Street, Suite 560
    Overland Park, Kansas 62210
    United States

    Website: https://www.stangelawfirm.com/divorce-separation/divorce-faqs/overland-park-kansas-divorce-attorneys-in-johnson-county/ A divorce and family law firm with an office in Overland Park, Kansas in Johnson County.

  • Stange Law Firm, PC

     9202 W. Dodge Rd., Suite 302
    Omaha, Nebraska 68132
    United States

    Website: https://www.stangelawfirm.com/divorce-separation/divorce-faqs/omaha-nebraska-divorce-attorneys-in-douglas-county/ A divorce and family law firm with an office in Omaha, Nebraska in Douglas County Keywords: Family Law, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child & Spousal Support, Property Division, High Net Worth Divorce, Military Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Violence Hour: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

  • Goostree Law Group – Kane County

     555 S Randall Rd # 202
    St. Charles, Illinois 60174
    United States

    Our Kane County law firm that handles divorce, family law, and criminal law. We provide comprehensive assistance in areas such as alimony, annulments, child custody, parenting time, high asset divorce, post-divorce modifications, property division, uncontested divorce, legal separation, paternity, orders of protection, and more. Trust us to guide you through these challenging legal matters with care.

  • Stange Law Firm, PC

     2601 Northwest Expy, Suite 411 W
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
    United States

    Website: https://www.stangelawfirm.com/divorce-separation/divorce-faqs/oklahoma-city-divorce-lawyers-in-oklahoma-county/ A divorce and family law firm with an office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Keywords: Family Law, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child & Spousal Support, Property Division, High Net Worth Divorce, Military Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Violence

  • Joseph Stanier Manning

     5157 Bluebonnet Blvd
    Inniswold, Louisiana 70809
    United States

    At the Rowe & Manning Law Firm LLC in Baton Rouge, we are known for our aggressive representation of our clients and for achieving practical results in a timely manner. We take pride in leading clients in the right direction and contributing to their overall long-term success.

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What does a Divorce Attorney do?

A divorce can be a very difficult situation to endure. The end of a committed relationship is bound to cause some form of pain to the parties. Unfortunately, a painful event such as splitting up from a spouse can be made even more difficult in the actual divorce process. There can be many reasons why a divorce gets messy. It can be an issue with how to split up assets such as real estate and personal property, the splitting of money and debts, or the process can be made even more acrimonious simply based on the anger each spouse has with the other over the split.

The splitting of assets is a very common issue that comes up in many divorces. The laws in the US tend to end at nearly the same place that grants each spouse a share of marital assets. The two systems in the US are Equitable Distribution and Community Property. Equitable Distribution sounds as if it would mean an equal 50/50 split; however, in this case, equitable means a split amongst former spouses that would be fair in the eyes of the court. Some western states, like California for example, utilize a community property system that entitles each spouse to a (somewhat) strict 50/50 split of marital assets. Marital assets in both systems are usually property obtained during marriage (provided it wasn’t acquired via a gift or inheritance.

In addition to splitting assets, a divorce usually entails other matters that deal with the couple’s relationship ranging anywhere from debts (credit cards, loans, and medical bills) to who gets to keep the family pets. The other large issue that would also be dealt with is the issue of custody and child support of any marital children. The issue of custody and support can be very simple if both parents agree, or it can be extremely difficult if the parents do not agree. The most basic arrangement being that parents share legal and physical custody of their children. Legal custody is the right to make child-rearing decisions. It usually includes input over a child’s medical treatment, schooling, and religion. Physical custody is whether the child actually resides. Where the child resides usually plays into the child support issue as it is usually the custodial parent who receives child support from the non-custodial parent.

A divorce attorney will be well versed in all the aspects of the issues mentioned above. A divorce attorney will understand what the law requires of each spouse. The divorce attorney is usually a vital negotiator in this process. The attorney can make sure that the process is fair and help determine these issues as efficiently as possible.

When would l need a Divorce Attorney?

If you cannot amicable come up with a divorce settlement with your former spouse, you are going to need to retain the services of an attorney to help you file the necessary paperwork. Most divorce courts allow for a period of mediation before the case comes to a hearing. During that mediation, you will have multiple opportunities to try to negotiate a divorce settlement. An attorney can be vital at this stage of the process. At the point where you have retained attorneys, it may be easier to have another person speak on your behalf. Even if the split is not acrimonious, you still may need the attorney to help discover the full extent of your spouse finances and assets and determine your legal share of both.

The case may be that assets and debts are distributed in a simple and easy way, but there is tension over custody of children. The first thing that you should note in a custody case is that a court will do what they believe is in the best interest of the child. The court will take many things into account, such as where the child currently resides and the situation they are accustomed to. This is usually a situation that is fraught with anxiety as people worry about not being able to see their children. A couple of things need to be remembered. Biological parents have significant well-established rights to parent their children. It is very difficult for a person’s parental rights to be extinguished barring severe abuse and abandonment. A spouse should rest a little bit more ease at the prospects of not being able to see their children.

Where there is a child custody issue, there may also be a child support issue. Sometimes it can be difficult for a parent to ensure that the non-custodial parent pays their fair share of child support on time and in the right amount. There are enforcement procedures that can be handled by an attorney on the custodial parent’s behalf, or by the local state’s attorney office. Failure to pay child support can turn into a criminal matter and should be handled seriously. An attorney can see that a child support obligation is followed through with.

Divorce attorneys that handle child support and child custody issues also usually can handle most family law issues such as adoption, domestic violence issues, name changes and paternity cases. Family law issues are usually serious events that require a certain amount of care and understanding. If you are dealing with such an issue, you will want to make sure you consult with an attorney that can help you rectify the situation as efficient and painless as possible.

Signs you need to speak to a Divorce Attorney

  • Are you planning a divorce with significant assets?
  • Do you need help obtaining custody of your children?
  • Do you need to enforce a child support order?
  • Do you think your soon to be ex-spouse is hiding money from you?

How do you choose a Qualified Divorce Attorney?

You will not want to take the search for an appropriate attorney lightly. If you are at the stage of thinking about hiring one for a family law issue, you should realize that the stakes are high and that you will need to find a qualified and experienced attorney you can trust to handle your issue the right way.

Follow these steps to help you find and vet the right attorney for your divorce:

Determine Your Needs

This is the most important step of the process. You have to understand your situation and what kind of attention it needs. As mentioned above, divorce attorneys are most prominently used when a mutually amicable solution is unlikely. So you need, to be honest with yourself and assess the relationship you have with a spouse. You need to think of all what’s at stake, do you own a lot of assets that were acquired during the marriage? Do you feel your spouse was keeping finances a secret from you? Are there going to be substantial issues with child custody or child support? Is there a chance that you will reconcile with your spouse?

If you are not in the position of needing a divorce or child custody or support, how serious is your issue and does it rise to the need of speaking with an attorney? If it is something like a restraining order, drafting a prenuptial agreement or enforcing a parenting time agreement, then you most assuredly need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Research Online

Next, you will want to start by conducting a simple search of local family law attorneys. Get the names of a few that you think will be able to help. Take a look at the profiles on their websites. Read the articles or summaries they have there. Often attorney websites will include articles on specific areas that they cover. That is a good place to check if the attorney handles similar issues to yours.

Whiles conducting your search, you may want to check out some legal organizations that deal with family law. There are many legal organizations that are designed to help people who really need advice. There are organizations whose sole mission is to help fathers in their custody battles. The need for such an organization stems from the assumption that mothers generally have the advantage in custody disputes. Help is also provided by legal organizations designed to help women. For instance, some of these organizations help women file for child support or give assistance to women who have been subject to domestic violence situations and are need of specialized legal advice on their options and additional counseling support.

Additionally, many lawyers are members of family law organizations within their legal communities. These organizations are made of like-minded attorneys who delve deeper into the subject area, not only because of its part of their job but usually because they have a strong interest in the subject. These organizations can be a great starting point, as they may be able to refer you to an attorney right for you or can give you some great information on your issue that is usually free of charge.

Check the State Bar Association’s Website for any Disciplinary History

After you get a couple of names you are interested in, you will want to check their disciplinary history. It’s a good idea to see if an attorney has had any ethical violations in the past. Not only will it give you an idea of what pitfalls you may run into when hiring an attorney, but it can also serve as a peace of mind to find an attorney who has no disciplinary history. You may be surprised to find that there are a lot of attorneys who have no disciplinary history. You will find this information at the state bar association website. You will be able to search for the attorney by name, if there is any disciplinary history present, the bar association will have a record of it.

Schedule an Appointment with a Divorce Attorney

The only thing left to do is set up a consolation with an attorney that you have thoroughly researched. When you speak with an attorney, be sure not to hold anything back as they need to know all the facts involved with your case to give you the best advice possible.