There is no denying that divorce is one of the most stress-inducing situations life can throw at us.
In addition to the emotional and financial challenges of splitting from a long-term partner, divorces are often accompanied by the need to relocate and/or find a new job, and changes in the amount of time you spend with your children.
All of these major adjustments can carry a heavy dose of stress. This is one of the many reasons it is so important to work with an experienced divorce attorney from the beginning.
Divorcing couples may be misled into thinking they can save money by handling the divorce on their own, without legal counsel. Sadly, this is rarely the case. In fact, do-it-yourself divorces often carry on for significantly longer and cost more than those handled by a divorce lawyer.
Unexpected issues can arise in even the most amicable splits; having an experienced Edison divorce attorney by your side to anticipate these problems before they occur can save you countless dollars and hours.
At the Law Office of Steven M. Cytryn, LLC, our highly-skilled divorce team understands all aspects of family law. This is not a cold business transaction, but an emotional, complex matter of your family’s overall health and happiness.
You need an attorney who understands the sensitive nature of these cases, and who has the experience and knowledge to get the job done in the most efficient, economical manner possible.
Contact us today at (732) 214-1103 for a free and confidential consultation about your case.
Types of Divorce Cases We Handle
Depending on various factors, a divorce is either contested or uncontested. The biggest determinant of this status is whether or not you and your spouse are in agreement about major issues.
For example, have you decided to split your assets and debts down the middle, and share custody of your children 50/50? If so, you will likely proceed with an uncontested divorce. That being said, it is relatively common for uncontested divorces to become contested and vice versa.
Edison Contested Divorce
Let’s assume that your divorce is a bit more complicated than the scenario above and you proceed with a contested divorce. Step one is for your attorney to file a divorce petition with the court, and then have your spouse served with the same petition. Your spouse will have 30 days to respond with his/her answers to your requests.
Step two is the discovery process, during which spouses are able to request information from each other for the purpose of identifying income, assets, and debts. These requests may be for written interrogatories, documents, and depositions. Delays in the discovery process are common, as one or both spouses may use delays as a way to slow the process or hide certain assets.
A good attorney will do everything possible to reach a settlement before your case goes to court. If, however, pre-trial settlement is unsuccessful, the legal team at Law Office of Steven M. Cytryn, LLC is prepared to take your case to trial. At trial, both parties will be able to put on witnesses, cross-exam each other’s witnesses, and make closing arguments.
Uncontested Divorce
If both spouses are in agreement about issues surrounding child custody and support, property, and the division of debts and assets, the divorce will proceed as uncontested. It should come as no surprise that uncontested divorces are typically quicker and less expensive than their contested counterparts.
Working with an Edison divorce attorney from the beginning can greatly improve your chances of a conflict-free divorce.
How Our Edison Divorce Lawyer Can Help You
From the beginning, Steven and his legal team will be by your side to ensure that you fully understand your rights and options, and that your best interests are being considered at every moment. The initial steps require minimal work on your part; you will have to gather certain information and documents, such as bank statements and insurance policy information. However, once Steven has obtained the necessary information, he will take over so that you can focus on moving on with your life.
An Edison divorce lawyer can provide significant savings as it pertains to money, time, and stress. Your attorney will:
- Ensure that you understand your legal rights. When emotions are high, it can be particularly difficult to focus on things like tax implications and legal repercussions of certain actions. Your attorney understands these issues, however, and can act as a liaison, protecting your legal rights and best interests in the least disruptive manner possible. An Edison divorce lawyer can ensure that your legal rights are protected with regard to child custody and support, spousal support, the division of property, and other issues.
- Determine a fair split of debts and assets. Particularly if you have a significant amount of joint debts and/or assets, calculating a fair split can be one of the most challenging (and conflict-ridden) aspects of the divorce. Furthermore, the division of property doesn’t always occur on paper only; you may have to vacate and liquidate a property as part of the split. This can be an extremely stressful, emotional process, and you want an attorney who both understands the sensitive nature of debt/asset division, and can help you achieve your goals in the quickest and least expensive way possible.
- Negotiate child custody and support arrangements. Protecting your parental rights is often the most important aspect of any divorce. Child custody has two components—legal and physical. Your lawyer should ensure that you understand this distinction, and that your custody and visitation rights are protected. Child support payments are calculated based on multiple factors, including custody arrangements and the income of both parents. Your attorney will help you determine an arrangement that has the best interests of you, and your children, in mind.
Edison Divorce Proceedings
The way a divorce is handled depends on multiple factors, including the involvement of children, whether or not the split is amicable, and the division of marital debts and assets. Common issues in both contested and uncontested divorces include:
Property and Asset Division
One of the most stressful aspects of any divorce is the division of assets, debts, and property. An experienced divorce lawyer is essential to a fair outcome, and legal counsel can dramatically reduce the potential for conflict.
Child Custody
Your lawyer can help to ensure that your legal and physical custody arrangement is fair, and that your legal rights are protected. Custody refers to everything from where the children live, to the percentage of time spent with each parent, to who makes the decisions around medical care and education.
Child Support
When child support is a part of your custody arrangement, the payments will be based on multiple factors, such as income of both parents, the number of children, and the designated custody arrangement.
Contact our Edison Divorce Attorney Today
If you are in the midst of divorce, the legal team at the Law Office of Steven M. Cytryn, LLC can help. Our main goal is to make this difficult transition as painless and inexpensive as possible. Divorce can make life overwhelming; let us help shoulder some of this burden so that you can focus on the good stuff in life.
Contact us today at (732) 214-1103 for a free and confidential consultation about your case.