Legal support for your divorce
Where to begin?
Maybe you are thinking about ending your marriage and want to know more about your options for the next chapter of your life. Maybe you and your spouse have already decided on the what, but you have not yet figured out the how.
A solid first step: meeting with a divorce professional who can provide information and help you think through your options.
Why do we need to involve a lawyer?
Marriage brings with it certain legal rights and obligations, such as shared property and debts. State law requires a court order to dissolve a marriage to ensure that couples have (1) fully disentangled the legal aspects of their relationship, and (2) made plans for co-parenting and financially supporting children under the age of 18.
Hiring a lawyer can be immensely helpful. At a basic level, a lawyer can shoulder the burden of completing court paperwork and moving your dissolution of marriage through the court’s systems. Beyond this basic level of help, an experienced professional can help you plan and execute the significant personal and financial transitions ahead, helping you set yourself up for a better future. A lawyer can help you determine which decision-making process feels right to you and your soon-to-be-ex, spot potential pitfalls, and help ensure you have planned for next steps. We can also recommend other professionals (such as co-parenting experts, financial planners, real estate professionals, and mental health professionals) when you may need them.
What if I just want to hire a lawyer for advice and consultation?
I love to support clients this way! People sometimes call this “limited scope representation,” “unbundled services,” or “pro se support.” You can read more about my services offered through the links below:
Unbundled legal services
Paths through divorce
