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A Divorce Lawyer Can Make the Process Easier

April 3, 2020 by in General

Different ways of ending your marriage and divorce with Family Law and Divorce Lawyers and Mediators

Divorce is a complicated process, especially when you are not mentally prepared (who is?), and your partner has made up their mind that they want out of the marriage. It is the breakdown of emotions and of the person, too. Divorce brings numerous issues, such as Florida timesharing (child custody), alimony, assets, and many more. If you want to file for divorce, then it is necessary to hire the best Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach Florida divorce lawyer that works for you. Apart from choosing the right Florida Family Law attorney, you should know about different ways to end your marriage. Below is various information on how to file for divorce.

  • By court– This is the legal method to get a divorce from your partner. In this process, you will need to file the divorce in court. Upon filing, your spouse will then get the summons from the court. You and your spouse may have to attend various court hearings, or you may not if issues can be amicably settled. Sometimes waiting for court dates can cause delays.  This is where choosing to hire the best Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida divorce attorney to represent you helps with your family law case.  Filing for divorce through the courts can be quite lengthy of a processes to resolve all issues. Moreover, it is also an expensive process. You will have to pay attorney’s fees, court fees, and many more.  Having the right attorneys on the case usually allows you to narrow the issues in your case and reaching a resolution sooner.  Or, if you have to go to court, your Family Law Attorney should be an experienced litigator so that they can properly represent you in Court before your family law judge. Remember that Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County each have their own courthouses.
  • Family Law and Divorce mediation – You can also use Family Law and divorce mediation to end your marriage or at least settle disputes along the way.  This process requires an experienced Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton and Palm Beach Florida divorce mediator. The family law mediator is a third-party neutral. He/she will listen to your points and help you and your spouse in finding a possible solution. Once all issues are resolved, the family mediator will help draft a settlement agreement encompassing the terms you and your spouse have agreed to. Mediation, unlike the court process, is all confidential as there is no public record of the settlement discussions made during mediation. This method is most cost-effective because it requires less time to resolve your issues. Make sure to choose the right family law and divorce lawyer and mediator in Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach county. .

In the end, you may have to use both mediation and the court process.  Having the right divorce and family law attorneys and mediators will help you with this process, answer your questions and navigate you through this difficult time in your life. 

 

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