Have you and your partner grown apart? Do you find yourselves fighting or disconnecting more often than enjoying each other’s company? Is there more cruelty than love between the two of you? If any of these questions describe the current status of your marriage, divorce proceedings might be the answer to helping you reclaim your freedom and sense of happiness.
The Wildomar divorce lawyers at The Grey Legal Group understand that divorce is a deeply personal process that can be emotionally harrowing, liberating, and everything in between. Regardless of your motivations for divorce, you are looking at a complex legal process involving decisions that can be tough to make without the help of a legal professional. Our stellar family law team has experience in every step of the divorce process and beyond. Reach out to schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team today to learn about your options!
How Our Wildomar Divorce Lawyers Can Help
As a team of lawyers with years of experience helping our clients resolve the contentious matters of divorce, we are confident in our abilities to help guide you through the intricacies while supporting your specific needs. There are many steps to divorce, and unfortunately the ramifications can expand beyond the legal proceedings. Some of the particular areas in which we are experienced and which we believe we can help you include:
- Mediation
- Negotiation
- Litigation
- Annulments
- Property and debt division
- Child support
- Alimony
- Move-away requests
- Enforcement of child support and custody
- Separation modifications
- And more!
We are able to handle the tedious paperwork, negotiate a settlement, and litigate, if necessary, for the ruling that will be most beneficial to you. Throughout the process, we endeavor to support you not just through the legal proceedings, but the emotional turbulence as well.
Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce
In California, there are two approaches to divorce. The approach most suitable to you will depend on the circumstances of your marriage and divorce.
Uncontested divorce is the straightforward path to the dissolution of the marriage. In any divorce, the terms of the marriage must be decided, which means coming to a resolution on issues such as child support, child custody, alimony, and asset/debt division. If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse can agree on these terms, your divorce can proceed smoothly without even seeing the inside of a courtroom.
This type of divorce typically takes less time and costs less money because there is little to no need for factors like counseling, negotiation, and litigation. It is also better for preserving your privacy and autonomy as you do not need to submit to the resolutions of a judge.
Contested divorce is more complex than uncontested divorce, and it can often be more combative, but it has its benefits. Contested divorce occurs when the divorcing couple cannot agree on the essentials of the divorce. Mediation, negotiation, and finally litigation are the tools with which contested divorce is solved.
Contested divorce is typically a longer and more expensive process, but by choosing to fight for the marriage to end on your terms, you can potentially get a more beneficial deal out of the procedure.
Even if you anticipate that your divorce will be simple and collaborative, it is always best to get the help of experienced Wildomar divorce lawyers, as uncontested divorces can quickly turn into contested ones. The Grey Legal Group will work diligently to represent your interests in whichever capacity you decide for your separation.
Mediation
Meditation is a necessary step in the divorce process, regardless of what form your divorce is taking. Mediation is the process by which you and your spouse collaborate in order to come to terms in the divorce process. The state of California requires that mediation at least be attempted before the divorce can proceed. However, there are situations in which mediation would not be advisable and can be foregone, such as when working with a volatile spouse who has a history of violence.
Reach Out To The Grey Legal Group Today
If you are going through a divorce, it helps to have a competent professional on your side, especially at a time when it’s easy to feel that you are going through the hardest part of your life alone. Reach out to us today to schedule a free initial consultation with a member of our team.
