Carroll County Divorce Options
Couples seeking to terminate their marriage often see divorce court as the only option. However, for most couples, litigating a divorce is a tremendous risk. The process forces both sides to present their case to a judge in a finite amount of time and often leaves one party on the short end of the decision with very few options, if any.
There are, however, several options when seeking a divorce. Once you and your spouse decide that ending your marriage is worth pursuing, you should contact experienced family law attorneys familiar with the various options available to you in your state. If you reside in Owings Mills, Pikesville, or Baltimore or Carroll County areas of Maryland, the Law Office of Kent L. Greenberg may be able to help. Speak with Carroll County divorce lawyer Kent L. Greenberg to determine which option is right for you.
Contested vs. uncontested divorce
The key to making an informed decision in your divorce case is to understand the types of divorce available to you. An experienced family law attorney can help explain your options.
Two common forms of divorce are contested and uncontested.
In a contested divorce, spouses cannot agree on one or several issues related to their divorce. When the parties reach such an impasse and negotiation is no help, a court must decide the issue. Contested divorces are a common scenario, given the number of issues divorcing couples must work out:
- Child custody and support
- Division of assets, property, and debts
- Alimony
A divorce is uncontested when the spouses agree on every issue. The divorce may not be amicable, but all disputes are resolved outside of court. This is usually preferable to a contested divorce because it saves time and money.
Collaborative divorce and family law
Collaborative divorce is a recent development in family law. Collaborative law attorneys are interested in finding the best possible solution for the family going through the divorce process, rather than just their own client.
In a collaborative divorce, the attorneys for both sides agree to assist their clients to resolve conflicts through cooperative techniques. Everyone agrees that no litigation may commence during the negotiations and that any lawyers involved in the collaborative divorce may not represent either spouse in any future litigation should the collaborative approach fail. Thus, it is in the best interests of everyone to negotiate rather than proceed to court.
Speak to an experienced Carroll County collaborative divorce lawyer
In domestic legal issues, Carroll County divorce and separation lawyer Kent L. Greenberg believes in achieving the best possible decision in line with the best interests of our clients. If you require the services of experienced collaborative attorneys in Owings Mills, Pikesville, or Baltimore and Carroll County, Maryland, contact The Law Office of Kent L. Greenberg today.
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