How Does it Work?

Divorce, or "dissolution of marriage," is the legal termination of the marital relationship. The divorce process involves a number of potentially complex issues, ranging from who will make decisions about your minor children, parenting time, and division of property and debt. While it is important to hire a lawyer who is skilled at resolving your family and economic interests in a divorce, it is perhaps even more important to find an attorney with whom you feel comfortable on a personal level.

Should You Get A Divorce? 

 When deciding if divorce is the best course of action, it is important to understand what your other options are. It is fairly common for a couple to separate before they file for divorce. This type of separation allows a couple time and space while they look at how they can reconcile their differences. 

Why Choose Legal Separation?

A legal separation specifically refers to a court approved separation which defines legal rights and obligations, but doesn't permanently end the marriage. 

Legal separation appeals to couples who don't want to divorce, but who will live separately and want matters such as child support, child custody and property division clarified legally. This might be important if health insurance is a concern.

If your situation demands that you terminate your marriage permanently, however, you need to protect yourself and your family. Divorce gives parties the right to determine the future care and custody of their children, the ability to divide assets and debts, the right to arrange for child support, spousal maintenance, and the ability to remarry.