An uncontested divorce is less expensive, less stressful, and involves less time in court. The divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree on all the divorce terms — such as child custody, child support, and alimony. There is much less back and forth, and both parties are happy with the outcome.

A contested divorce is the opposite. In this situation, the spouses cannot agree on divorce terms. They might disagree on how much time each parent spends with their child, how much alimony is appropriate, who gets the house, or other sensitive topics. A divorce lawyer in Florida can help resolve these issues and keep the divorce moving in the right direction.

A tiny percentage of divorces go to trial. The overwhelming majority are settled before reaching a courtroom. One of the biggest reasons for this is that people want to control their future — they do not want to leave important decisions like how much time they spend with their child up to a judge.

Judges do not take the time to get to know spouses personally. A divorce attorney you hire will know you much better and grasp what matters to you. Therefore, it is often in your best interest to do what you can to ensure your divorce is settled outside the courtroom.

A vital component of any Florida divorce proceeding is identifying and valuing marital assets and deciding how best to split them. At the beginning of the divorce, both parties will have to fill out a financial disclosure form to itemize all assets owned — including stocks, bonds, individual retirement accounts, 401ks, savings accounts, real estate, investments, intellectual property, businesses, and more.

While a person may be tempted to hide assets, that is not a wise move because it could backfire. If a judge finds out that assets were hidden, additional legal fees may have to be paid and a higher alimony amount may be granted. Honesty is always the best policy.

During such an emotional moment, the last thing you should be doing is trying to handle a divorce by yourself. One minute your spouse is your best friend, and the next, they seek to come out on the winning end of a divorce. You can quickly be taken advantage of during this sensitive time, which is the last thing you want.

Divorce lawyers can help lead the way to a happier future if you provide them with the opportunity to do so. Our team of committed professionals welcomes the opportunity to provide you with Law Powered by Women® legal assistance.