Divorce is such a complex process for some couples that the assistance
of experts is essential. Of course, every divorcing individual will need
a legal expert on their side to protect their interests and to negotiate
a divorce settlement. But here are some other experts that you may not
have realized could help you.
One of these experts could be a psychological expert. A
child custody evaluator is one such expert. They may be asked to come into the case
(by you or a judge), and they would assess your situation, then recommend
a parenting plan to the judge. Then there are experts who can help you
and your children with counseling before, during, and after the divorce.
Secondly, you may need the assistance of a vocational expert. This is the
case if a spouse has been out of the workforce for some time. A vocational
expert can look at that spouse’s education and job skills and estimate
their eligibility for a job, and/or the further training they would require
to land a job. This expert’s opinion would influence decisions on
alimony and child support.
Thirdly, you may need to ask an income expert to step in. This would be
when you need to find out the real financial status of your soon-to-be
ex. If you can attain full financial disclosure, then alimony and
child support can more accurate and fair.
When it comes to
property division, both you and your spouse could benefit from a real estate expert. They
can appraise any real estate you have, give you an idea of what a house
could sell for, and more. This may be especially needed if you and your
spouse disagree on how much your house is worth.
Finally, business owners could benefit from the help of a business valuation
expert. When spouses co-own a business, this already makes the divorce
so much more complicated. The help of this expert can help you determine
the value of your business, what parts of the business are separately
owned and which are co-owned, etc., providing some clarity in a muddled process.
The legal expert at your side can help you determine what and whom you
need to reach a satisfactory divorce settlement; for example, you will
have to weigh the financial costs of an expert against the benefits they
can provide. If you are looking for an experienced Raleigh divorce lawyer, then
contact Hopper Law Office, PLLC. Our team of legal professionals has the skill and dedication that you
need. We are committed to providing the excellent legal representation
that you deserve, so that you can achieve as efficient and amicable a
divorce as possible.