Understanding Divorce
If you're considering filing for divorce, you're not alone. In
America, over 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce, and around
43 percent of all marital unions ultimately are disolved. And,
unfortunately, the estimated length of a divorce proceeding is one year
long, so it's not only a painful and difficult decision, but one that
is often protracted and costly.
And what if you have children?
First, you must
establish who will have custody. The best interest of your children is the
standard that will be used to determine who will obtain custody. The Court
generally must determine what is best for your children, not what is best for
you as parents. The information concerning your children's health, education,
and welfare will be necessary to determine which parent, or parents, should
have custody.
The Initial Consultation:
Your first meeting with an attorney in our
office is an opportunity for you to explain your situation to us. We will discuss the legal
process, how the law affects your case, and the cost to bring your situation to
resolution.