Contested Dissolution of Marriage

Let’s face it, most divorces are contested because, after all, if you agreed on everything you might not be reading this and contemplating a divorce in the first place!

In a divorce case, there are several matters that must be resolved, either by agreement or by a judge. In These are, where minor children are involved:

• Parenting responsibility including decision-making and timesharing,
• Equitable distribution of assets and liabilities,
• Alimony, whether a spouse is entitled to it or not, and if so, how much,
• Child support paid by whom to who, and
• Everything else, as each divorce and family case is unique.

If no minor children are involved then equitable distribution, alimony and everything else unique to your family must still be resolved in the divorce.

It is not unintentional that these areas loosely create the acronym “PEACE” because a peaceful divorce is our firm’s objective for every client. Since, at least initially, divorces do not start out like that, it does not mean that ever aspect of your case is in dispute.

The extent to which your divorce is “uncontested” is a matter of degree. For example:

• You may agree on how to divide your assets and liabilities but not agree on alimony,
• You may agree on division of as sets, liability and alimony but, if you have children, you may not agree on a parenting plan and timesharing,
• Or you may agree on a parenting plan and timesharing, but not agree on the financial issues in your case,
• Or you may agree on nothing.

Our firm focuses on helping you understand the entire divorce process, and working with you to see how many of the issues in your divorce can be resolved and thus, undisputed, and focusing on those issues where the parties have a serious difference of view. In other words, we are results-oriented. If the results you want cannot be resolved outside of the courtroom, we are fully prepared and have the years of courtroom experience to take your case before the Judge and strenuously advocate your position to present the strongest factual and legal argument before the court. We will also help you weigh the pros and cons of a divorce trial, and ensure that you have made the best decision for you and your family.

Is Your Divorce Contested?

The answer is yes, if:

• YOU AGREE ON SOME ISSUES BUT NOT OTHERS:
  • You agree on splitting up property and debts but not alimony,
  • You agree on splitting property and debts, on alimony (yes or no and how much) but not parenting, timesharing, and child support,
  • You agree on parenting, timesharing, and child support but not a division of property, debts, and alimony,
  • You disagree on any of the above,
  • You disagree on everything!
• You may agree on the division of assets, liability, and alimony but, if you have children, you may not agree on a parenting plan and timesharing.
• Or you may agree on a parenting plan and timesharing, but not agree on the financial issues in your case.
• Or you may agree on nothing.

If you are contemplating divorce, and want to learn more about your options give The Law Offices of
Cindy S. Vova, P.A. a call at 954-316-3496, or fill the form here and we will contact you.