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Most individuals have witnessed the drama of unhealthy marriages or defacto relationships breaking down in front of their eyes. Fighting over custody, assets, holiday houses, and anything which binds husband and wife together through their courtship.
The next step is usually to seek a lawyer who practices in family law. Keeping divorce procedures on track and respectfully going further usually requires some outside assistance. The following are three major reasons why you should see a lawyer before filing for divorce:
Child Custody
If you and your spouse had children during your marriage or defacto relationship, you have probably thought about what would happen to them many times before deciding to divorce. Where will they be staying permanently? How often will we switch visitation? How will we split their costs? In order to resolve these questions and concerns, a lawyer can help by applying their years of experience in this field to make these decisions much easier for you.
Custody agreements can be decided in two ways, depending on the amount of respect and communication between the divorcing couple. Either the parents will reach an agreement through informal settlement negotiations (usually with lawyer present) or dispute resolution options like mediation. If neither of these options work, the court will make the decision.
Property Ownership
When couples first get married or enter into a defacto relationship, they typically invest in property together. When it comes to dividing this property, many different factors play a role in how the assets are split up. Most states use the "common law" systems of ownership, which is something a lawyer would have far more experience in handling. You will need past documentation, such as a certificate of title, deed, registration, or other ownership papers. If both of your names appear on the paperwork, property may be divided equally. Things become a little more difficult if there is a written contract or loan, for example, involved. When it comes to determining how property will be divided between a couple, this is where you need a divorce lawyer.
Bank Accounts
Most couples have a joint bank account. Some couples maintain separate bank accounts during their marriage or defacto relationships but depending on the employment status of both partners in the relationship, these funds may be subject to review during a divorce. Any couple may have difficulty determining who is entitled to what, especially if one spouse stayed at home to raise children during the marriage or defacto relationships or if one spouse built up a lot of credit card debt without informing the other. This is where a family law lawyer comes in to help you to protect your best interests.
Before you take another step with your divorce proceedings, you should consider what a lawyer could do for you to protect you. Whether it is time with your children, your home, or your financial livelihood, all these factors should be protected with the help of a lawyer.
Are you considering divorce or are in the process of obtaining divorce? Call Prominent Lawyers today on 1800 77 66 46.
*The contents in this article are solely intended to provide general information in summary and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking the assistance of a legal professional to discuss any matters at hand.
