When in Need of a Child Support LawyerWhen in Need of a Child Support Lawyer

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When in Need of a Child Support Lawyer

Welcome to my blog. I’m Lorna Elliot. My husband and I divorced three years ago. We had been married for ten years and had two children together. Our divorce was fine at first, but then he stopped paying child support. What do you do when the father of your children stops paying child support? Or, you find out that your ex-husband who never paid child support now has a full-time job? It would be nice if, as the parents of the same children, you could come together and make adjustments to your original child support agreement. But this doesn’t usually happen and when it doesn’t, finding a lawyer is the way to proceed. This is what I’ve had to do, and I want to share my experience with you.

2 Reasons You Need A Divorce Attorney On Your Side

27 July 2023
 Categories: Law, Blog

When your marriage comes to an end, it takes a lot of work to fully separate you and your former spouse and to finalize the divorce. Even if you don't share any assets and don't have kids, you still have to go through several steps. The more you share, or if you have kids, the more steps you must go through and the longer it can take. You might think that it's something you can handle yourself, but the fact is, you really need to have an attorney on your side when you are in the middle of a divorce. What are some reasons that you need to have a divorce lawyer handle your case?

Equitable Asset Split

One reason is that your attorney can help make sure that there is an equitable split of assets between you and your former spouse. It's important to note that equitable doesn't mean equal. Equitable means that the division will be fair to both sides and that you should each get what you need. For example, the parent who is getting to have primary physical custody of the children may keep possession of the family home because they need to have someplace for the children to live, and moving the children from their home can be difficult for the kids. If that happens, the attorneys will do what they can to ensure that the other person gets their equitable share of the assets to make up for not getting the house. 

Communication

If you and your former spouse are in the middle of an acrimonious divorce, your attorney may suggest that you don't communicate with them because it can damage your case or cause other problems. In that case, your attorney and their office can communicate between you and your spouse. In general, the way it works is that your former spouse will contact their attorney, who will contact your attorney, who will then get in contact with you and pass along the message. It can take a little longer than direct communication with your former spouse, but it will provide a record of what your former spouse says to you and help keep you safer. 

If you are getting a divorce, you need to protect yourself and your interests. The best way to do that is to hire a divorce attorney. They can help you in several ways and make everything easier for you.