Do either or both of
the spouses have legal representation they can consult with on an ongoing basis if necessary?
Not exact matches
The only person other than you or your
spouse with whom agencies are permitted to share information about your debt is your attorney if you
have legal representation.
These couples often
have the same
legal needs as heterosexual
spouses, including prenuptial agreements, wills and trusts — not to mention divorce
representation.
A court could determine that
Spouse B
has the ability to pay for
Spouse A's
legal representation during their divorce based on that earning capacity.
California wants to make sure that both
spouses in a divorce
have equal access to
legal representation.
After decades of providing
legal representation to divorcing
spouses, we at the Charlotte law office GPS Law Group
have learned the most efficient paths through North Carolina's
legal requirements for divorce.
Courts will only enforce provisions limiting spousal support, if the
spouse whose rights are limited,
had independent
legal representation at the time of signing.
It is not necessary to
have an attorney assist you in drawing up or filing the motion, but
legal representation may be helpful if you need to argue the grounds for modification or if the motion is contested by your former
spouse.
Backlogged courts, bloated
legal fees, and scores of unsatisfied litigants should inspire
spouses considering divorce to remember the Ben and Jen approach: Pass on aggressive
legal representation in court, and instead, enter divorce mediation, where you can still receive
legal advice, but
have a healthier divorce, protect your children from emotional harm, and ensure that you never step foot in a courtroom.
If you feel that you and your
spouse would each benefit from retained
legal representation throughout the divorce process, but do not wish to litigate (with the potential increase in conflict that the litigation system seems to foster), then collaborative divorce may be for you.