A divorce, in all actuality, can be very simple. It is because most people are hurt by the divorce that these proceedings are long and drawn out. If the two sides are friendly, even better, because this allows the couple to agree on things like child custody, support, name changes, sharing of goods, etc. If you do not have minors living in the home, a divorce could be swift and decisive, especially with the help of a Divorce Attorney.
Even if the divorce is on friendly terms, you must understand that each party must hire a lawyer you can trust. This is to avoid unbalanced agreements. As a matter of economics, many couples want to hire one lawyer, especially when the husband is the one who pays. As a rule, this agreement ends up going back to court to be reviewed, and the wronged party (usually the ex-wife) will have to hire a Divorce Attorney to prove she was coerced, etc. So to simplify things, it’s best that each party hire their own lawyer.
Mediation is a time where both sides should get everything on the table. A couple should never fight, but if there is ever a time to have a controversial point in the marriage or divorce proceedings, it’s during the mediation. Up to this point, the couple could agree on everything, except for one or two details. The father may want joint custody, however, the mother wants unilateral weekly custody with the father getting weekend visits. Another example would be if the couple agrees to all the terms, but the wife wants half the house. Her thinking is that, since they are married, she should get half the house. However, the husband states they were dating at that point and she has no legal right to it.
Prevention is the big secret for a peaceful dissolution. When the couple begins to feel a coldness in the relationship, and there is possible disruption already brewing, both parties should start thinking about how they will financially cope after separation, without feeling they are doing something wrong. They should treat it as if they are dealing with a business. Certainly, the first step of any partner is to know how much you will get from the business. The same thing goes for a marriage. Contact Gnuse & Green Law today for more information.
