This is a very scary process for most people. Our goal is to educate our clients in the process early on so they have an idea of what to expect. Many alternatives exist to traditional litigation. Negotiations play an important role in letting clients make their own agreements rather than leaving everything in the hands of the court. We seek to assist in this process. No court, or attorney for that matter, will ever know your case better than you.
Sometimes divorce involves picking your battles. In many cases there is a cost benefit analysis that must be conducted between what a litigant wants and the cost effectiveness of pursuing it. Compromise on smaller issues often can lead to a satisfactory global agreement.
Frequently asked divorce questions:
1. How long will my divorce take?
A simple divorce where the parties have resolved most, if not all the issues can be completed in as little as three months. The average case takes six or seven months from filing. Even complex cases are completed within one year, except in rare instances.
2. How much will the divorce cost?
This is very difficult to predict. Fees are based on the hours spent to complete a matter. The very nature of family law is that it is unpredictable. We will give you a good faith estimate of fees based upon your case running a routine course.
3. Do I have to file separately for custody?
No. Custody, parenting time, support and distribution of assets and debt, as well as other collateral issues can be part of the divorce action.