Gainesville Divorce Attorney
The nature of divorce varies from couple to couple. Some divorces are simple; others are complex. In either case, the divorce process usually goes more smoothly under the experienced guidance of a divorce attorney.
Our firm drafts and files all necessary documentation for an uncontested divorce. Couples avoid having to go to court, except for a final hearing during which they answer questions required by law. At the final hearing, the court will grant the divorce and have parties sign a final decree, formally dissolving the marriage.
When couples are in dispute over child custody, child support, division of assets or alimony, the divorce is considered contested. Texas courts favor settlements and often order mediation before they allow a case to be heard. A case goes to trial when dispute resolution (mediation or collaborative law) has not worked.
Because divorce encompasses many factors, some divorces are a mixture of contested and uncontested issues. For example, a couple may agree on terms for child custody, alimony and child support but be in dispute regarding division of assets. In such a case, the parties’ lawyers would litigate only the division-of-assets aspect of the divorce. Even when a case goes to trial, parties may settle at any point during litigation before the judge or jury renders a verdict.
Generally less expensive and time-consuming than litigation, collaborative law provides the benefit of divorce lawyers and spouses working together in a cooperative effort to resolve their differences. Parties strive to arrive at agreements that benefit the family as a whole. At the outset, spouses and their lawyers must agree not to litigate. Professionals are frequently brought in for consultation, such as financial advisors for property division and debt or mental health professionals to act as communication coaches. All parties strive to help spouses achieve their goals and to make the divorce as stress-free as possible.
Typically, spouses using collaborative law take the decision process out of the hands of a judge or jury, which allows them to achieve a more favorable outcome. In some cases, parties find they are more capable of dealing with future family issues on their own. Because conflict is minimized, collaborative divorce is much easier on children, and the likelihood of maintaining an amicable relationship after divorce is much greater than with couples who use litigation to divorce.
While our divorce lawyer Brian Tackett at Tackett Legal, P.C. is a skilled litigator, we are equally skilled in collaborative law. We tailor our efforts to what is best for you. See how we can help with divorce. Arrange a consultation today.
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