Divorce
Divorce is often difficult; however, it can be viewed as an opportunity to move on and start a new chapter in your life.
Whether you have settled everything or not, our law office will take you by the hand and lead you through this difficult process; helping you avoid all the confusion and mistakes you would likely make if you didn’t have a lawyer. Divorce can be complicated and expensive. We don’t deny that. However, if you elect to go it alone without the assistance of an attorney, you may run the risk of losing out on far more money than it would cost you to retain an attorney. If you and your spouse accumulated a significant amount of assets, have minor children or one of you have a substantially higher income than the other, you definitely would be best served obtaining the assistance of a competent and experienced attorney.
Give us a call so we can help you begin the newest and most exciting chapter of your life.
Uncontested Divorce
If you meet these criteria you are one lucky person. If both you and your spouse are amicable and reasonable, it may be possible for you to reach a settlement on all issues in your case. In this case, all you have to do is to let the court know and formally request an uncontested divorce. You do not have to appear in court, but rather the judge signs an order of divorce that incorporates your settlement terms. An uncontested divorce essentially means you agree on everything, including child support, child custody arrangements, spousal support and property and debt division. The attorney fees for an uncontested divorce are exponentially lower than those for a contested divorce. Contact our law office to see if this is a viable option for you.
Contested Divorce
A contested divorce does not mean you contest the actual divorce, but rather the terms of your divorce which relate to money or custody. You and your spouse may ultimately be able to reach a divorce agreement through mediation. In fact, most divorces settle before trial. Although our law office will do all we can to avoid a costly, time-consuming trial, we are prepared to litigate your case in court, if necessary to protect your rights.
High Net Worth Divorce
High net worth typically involves complex assets valued at more than $1 million. Common issues that may arise during a high net worth divorce include tax liability, valuation of businesses, income reporting, estate matters, spousal support, child support and damage control. When the stakes are this high, it is important that you have an advocate that will help protect your interests and assert rights. It is important that you call the Law Office of Earl Robertson III.
BC Family Law Settlement Conferences
A family law settlement conference is an informal private meeting with the judge. That judge will guide you and your spouse to settle. The process has a high success rate and is one of our favorites. Both you and your spouse must agree to participate in the family law settlement conference. Our law office will strategize a plan of action before, during and after the conference.
CONTACT OUR LAW OFFICE TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU
To learn more, contact us using the form below or at 951-977-9828 to schedule a free consultation. Spanish translation services are available.