Divorce cases can be very emotional and sometimes volatile cases because they frequently involve personal and intimate issues. However, aside from the significant emotional component, divorce cases are often complex. A dedicated attorney can be very helpful in advising you of all of your legal options and advocating for your rights. When a party petitions the court for a dissolution of marriage, there are often many related matters that the court must decide such as:

• The division of all real property
• The division of all personal property
• The division of all finances and debts
• The division or assignment of retirement and/or pension plans
• Whether one party should provide health care coverage and life insurance for the other
• Whether to award spousal support to a party, and in what amount and duration
• Whether to allow joint or sole custody of the children
• The frequency and duration of child visitation by way of a parenting plan
• The amount of child support, and how it will be calculated

While I hope this information is useful, there simply is no substitute for a consultation with an attorney. If you are considering divorce, or have any family law matters which need legal attention, please contact my office to determine if I may be able to help you with your case.