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  • Stepp & Sullivan, P.C.

     1155 Dairy Ashford Rd Suite 610
    houston, texas 77079
    United States

    Phone: (713) 987-7182

    At Stepp & Sullivan, P.C., we are your all things family law firm in Houston. Our team is experienced and well-versed in a variety of complex legal matters, and we are the attorneys that you can call for “All Things Family.” Our seasoned lawyers and trial attorneys are here to provide you with the assistance and guidance you need in addressing your divorce or child custody matter. Call (713) 987-7182 us today to schedule a consultation at our Houston office.

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    Laura D. Heard Law Firm Inc.

     14607 San Pedro Ave
    San Antonio, texas 78232
    United States

    Phone: 2106559090

    Laura D. Heard Law Firm Inc. is a trusted Law Firm in Texas. We have more than 30 years of experience representing people just like you during this difficult time in their lives when they are going through a divorce or dealing with other family-related issues such as child custody disputes or disagreements about visitation rights between parents, guardians, grandparents, etc..Call at (210) 655-9090 or email info at attorney@LDHeard.com right now for a free consultation.

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    NOVA LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

     9071 Center St
    Manassas, Virginia 20110
    United States

    Phone: (571) 260-0999

    With almost 25 years of combined legal experience, we are Manassas & Fairfax divorce attorneys who provide thoughtful, creative solutions with you & your children’s best interests in mind. We will be conscientious of your time and money & attempt to reach an agreement with the least possible emotional strain & financial cost. Website: https://www.novalegalprofessionals.com

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    No Contest Divorce Law, LLC

     325 Swede St Suite 201
    Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401
    United States

    Phone: 4848034562

    Divorce does not have to be expensive or traumatic or inconvenient. You can save time and money with a simple Pennsylvania uncontested no-fault divorce. We will provide you with a PA divorce lawyer with years of experience handling simple uncontested no-fault divorce. This is not a do-it-yourself kit. When you choose us, your case will be handled by an experienced attorney.

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    McKnight Law

     3801 Lake Boone Trail Suite 420
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
    United States

    Phone: 9194137002

    McKnight Law provides Divorce Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, Separation Agreements, Spousal Support, Mediation & Arbitration, Domestic Violence, Equal marriage in NC in the Wake County NC, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Cary, Fuqay-Varina, Raleigh area.

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    Zwierzchowski & Nguyen

     115 Pine Ave #600
    Long Beach, California 90802
    United States

    At Zwierzchowski & Nguyen, our Long Beach family law and divorce attorneys and certified family mediators serving clients in Los Angeles and Orange Counties for nearly 20 years. Our family law & divorce attorney understands that your family law case is stressful, often traumatic, and sometimes devastating & offering both litigation and flat-fee mediation services.

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    Donato Law

     130 W Main St
    East Islip, New York 11730
    United States

    Phone: 631-920-3998

    Donato Law is a family law and divorce attorney in East Islip, New York. We also serve Suffolk County with our other services Real Estate, & Estate Planning including family law and divorce law. Our compassionate Suffolk County family law attorney understands your struggles and can help you get a favorable outcome for your family law matters in New York. Schedule a consultation with our Suffolk county family law attorney at Donato Law at 631-920-3998.

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    Split Simple

     1624 Market St Suite 202
    Denver, Colorado 80202
    United States

    Phone: 720-501-4600

    Divorce is unpleasant. At Split Simple, our goal is to help couples located in Denver, CO arrive at an equitable agreement that serves you and your children. Contact our divorce mediators today to discuss how we can help you move towards an uncontested divorce.

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    Jimeno & Gray, P.A.

     7310 Ritchie Hwy #900
    Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061
    United States

    Phone: 4105909401

    Since our firm’s founding in 2003, Jimeno & Gray, P.A., has earned a stellar reputation for fighting for the rights of residents of Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County. Our respected team of attorneys handles a wide range of cases involving personal injury, divorce, and criminal defense. We are proud to provide personalized customer service and craft sound legal strategies for our deserving clients. Email – gjimeno@jimenogray.com Website – https://www.jimenogray.com/

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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.