Divorce
Divorce, agreed or contested
Most divorces we handle end in a signed agreement, and some need a trial. Either way, you’ll know the next step and what it costs before it happens.
We start with what has to stay steady: where the children sleep, who pays the mortgage this month and how the household bills are covered while the case is open. Then we work through the rest: the house, the cars, the debts, the retirement accounts, and whether alimony applies.
If you and your spouse agree, we draft the agreement and walk you through the one short hearing. If you don’t, we ask the court for temporary orders and build the case for trial, one document at a time.
What a divorce covers here
Agreed divorce
One agreement, signed by both of you and approved by a judge at a short hearing.
Contested divorce
Temporary orders, financial statements, the exchange of records and, if it comes to it, a trial.
The house and the debts
Selling, refinancing or keeping the home, and deciding who pays which card and loan.
Retirement and pensions
Dividing a 401(k) or a pension with the court order the plan needs before it pays.
What people ask us about divorce
How long does a divorce take?
An agreed divorce often takes a few months from filing to the final judgment, including a waiting period the court sets. A contested one can take a year or more. We give you our estimate at the first meeting.
Do we both need lawyers?
We represent one spouse only. Your spouse may hire a lawyer or not; if not, we still deal with them directly and politely.
Will I have to pay alimony?
It depends on the length of the marriage, both incomes and what each household needs. We run the numbers with you before you agree to anything.
Start with one hour and a written estimate
Bring your questions and whatever papers you have. You’ll leave knowing the likely path and its cost.