Preparing for Divorce in Raleigh

Raleigh Divorce Lawyer

How do you prepare for divorce? No one expects that their marriage will end in divorce, but when it becomes clear that there is no alternative, it is important that you move forward with the correct actions so that your rights and assets are protected. The first and most critical step is to have a consultation with a Raleigh family lawyer from Hopper Law Firm. Over our years in practice serving Raleigh residents, we have gained deep insight into how to best assist those who are considering a divorce. We can review your personal situation to advise you as to what we consider to be your best approach. Divorce cases are as unique as the individuals involved, and there is no cookie-cutter solution that will give you the results you want: you need a lawyer so you can get sound advice.

Divorce Attorney in Raleigh

It is important that you obtain all the financial information about your marriage, including bank accounts, retirement accounts, properties, mortgages, stock accounts and bills owing. Pay stubs, tax forms and other financial information will be important for your attorney from our firm to review when determining how to proceed on your behalf.

If the marriage has included any kind of domestic violence, child abuse or other abusive behavior, whether physical or emotional, it is vital that you get protection before filing for divorce, as this has been proven to be necessary when the other partner has violent tendencies. We can help you get a restraining order. It may be necessary to seek another place to live so that you and your children are safe if you are threatened or have been the victim of abuse. Keep a written record or diary of the actions of the spouse. This could be helpful later.

When you are concerned about child custody and will be demanding physical custody, keep a record of who is caring for the children, so that your case for custody has the evidence to support your demand. As your case moves forward, we may call upon specific experts to bring to the case to help you in pursuing the outcome you want. Legal representation from a high quality divorce lawyer is an urgent matter when considering a divorce. We are available to discuss your situation and give you sound advice so that the process moves forward as smoothly as possible, and so that your rights are protected from the beginning of the divorce process.

Contact a Raleigh divorce lawyer to discuss how to prepare for a divorce.