When going through a divorce, it is not uncommon to be in disagreement over related family law issues. If there is an agreement between both parties on all issues, the divorce can be settled with a Marital Settlement Agreement; however, that is not always the case. Oftentimes, spouses will disagree on at least one of the issues involved because there are many aspects of a divorce to settle, including:
- Dividing property and debt
- Spousal support or alimony
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
These are just a few of the main issues that need to be resolved, but there are several others. Even if the decisions of dividing up assets or determining child custody agreements are simple, a spouse can choose to disagree and make the process complicated just because he or she does not want a divorce in the first place. Getting a divorce in California is possible even if one spouse does not want it, but there will most likely be contested issues. This process could entail mediation along with a trial. It is vital to your case to have a Mission Viejo divorce lawyer on your side throughout the entire process. Going through a divorce can be a very emotional and stressful time, which is why it is important to have a skilled Mission Viejo divorce attorney who is familiar with the mediation and trial procedures.
If you and your spouse cannot agree on the issues present in your divorce even after mediation, the court will have to decide on the issues for you. The court will make the decision about who your children will live with, how the property is divided, who pays what debts, alimony amounts, and any other issues in disagreement. There is a lot at stake in a contested divorce so have experience on your side. Contact a qualified divorce lawyer from The Hunter Law Group today to see how we may be able to build a strong case for you.
