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Divorce lawyers: Getting The Facts
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Division of assets
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Experience matters
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Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody
situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified as being professional family law specialists.
Legal custody
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Finding the right divorce lawyer can reduce your stress and assist in making the best decisions possible.
A reliable divorce litigator should be a tactful problem solver who’s skilled at negotiating a solid trial
background. When both parties are ready for alternative dispute resolution, like arbitration or mediation,
getting a lawyer experienced in divorce mediation or collaborative divorce would be beneficial.
Child custody
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Depending on your residential location, the division of assets can be an extremely simple or very complex
procedure. Disputes usually arise during this point of the divorce process, especially if there’s a
disagreement between the two parties as to who should take which assets or property.
The parent with legal custody is responsible for deciding over the child’s medical care, education, and
overall well-being. A court might grant sole legal custody or joint legal custody.
Separate property
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Assets acquired before or during a marriage as inheritance, gifts or bought separately.