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Contact UsIt's never easy to take steps to end your marriage, and if you're in the process of divorce, there are several aspects to consider. Alimony, child support, child custody, or the sale and distribution of your property are all things you might need to address as you go forward with your divorce. These decisions can seem overwhelming, especially if you're grieving a relationship that's run its course.
If you and your spouse are mutually agreeing to end your marriage and you're confident in your ability to resolve any issues amicably, our experienced attorneys are here to help you with your uncontested divorce.
For the past decade, we've gained the trust of our community by helping clients navigate the sometimes challenging divorce process. When our clients reach out to us, we evaluate the circumstances around their case and develop a personalized plan to serve them best. As a result, in all the years we've served Williamsburg, we've successfully assisted a number of people with their divorce.
Even if you and your spouse are mutually ending your marriage with little animosity, taking the initial steps can be scary. At Pedersen Law, your divorce process will begin by scheduling an initial meeting where we'll evaluate your case and pick a course of action. The first consultation will involve laying out the critical aspects of the divorce, at which point our lawyers will then prepare a plan before we begin the filing process. Our divorce lawyers are ready to help you outline your terms of the divorce and support your best interests.
At Pedersen Law, we're devoted to helping you achieve the comfort you deserve to navigate the divorce process. Contact us online or call us at (757) 903-4410 to schedule a consultation with Pedersen Law to speak to our experienced Williamsburg Divorce lawyers today.
You are not required to have a lawyer in Virginia for divorce; however, most people will find the process more complicated than they wish to tackle alone.
Only one party can be represented by the attorney. It is not uncommon when parties come to an agreement about their divorce for one attorney to prepare the documents on behalf of the husband or wife.
That is only true if you have a signed agreement that resolves all of your support and property matters AND you have no minor children of the marriage.
Before making any decisions about waiving a retirement, you should be sure you know exactly what you would be waiving.
If the parties can agree upon and feel well-informed about their assets and debts, the formal discovery process is not a requirement. However, if there is uncertainty about the assets or debts, this should not be waived.
The time frame depends on a few different factors. An uncontested divorce doesn't normally require a court appearance, but the judge will still be reviewing everything to be sure everything is in good order. This means coordinating around the court's schedule. Additionally, in an uncontested divorce, everyone must cooperate with moving the process along. If everyone responds and signs the necessary documents timely, the process will move along promptly. Generally 4-6 weeks is a good average, providing both parties are cooperative.
Absolutely not. Most of the time, it is in everyone's best interest if parents can come up with a custody plan that works for the family. This plan can be incorporated either in a property settlement agreement or consent order.
It is not common for the court to award sole legal custody. Public policy suggests that both parents' involvement in decisions regarding children should be shared. In situations of serious abuse, incarceration, absence of a parent, or other situation which would render a parent unable to make decisions, the court can consider sole legal custody. The court does not take this likely and often involves court appearances.
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