It is a sad scenario for the holidays.
After 33 years of marriage, you and your husband will be sharing the news with your adult children that your marriage is over. You have filed the papers, you are ready to list the house, and you both have a new home that you can begin moving into by the first of the year. There is no real rush to get everything out of the current house, because although you are ready to list you told the realtor that you likely would not want the signs until the first of February. You want to give the kids and grandkids a few weeks to process this change before turning the home over to any new buyer.
After months of deciding between working with family law attorneys or divorce lawyers, both you and your husband each selected legal counsel. The process is pretty amicable, but no amount of time meeting with your family law attorneys can prepare you for breaking the news to your children. You are certain that the news will not come as a huge surprise, but you are also certain that it will be a difficult conversation nonetheless.
Are You in the Process of Getting a Divorce?
Statistically, American marriages are a risky venture these days. In fact, researchers estimate that 40% to 50% of all first marriages in America end in divorce. Even worse, 60% of second marriages will end in divorce. If you have reached the point where you are ready to call it quits on your marriage, you should likely consider seeking legal advice. couples who have young children, in fact, almost certainly need the assistance of child custody lawyers. Family law questions can range from alimony to grandparent visitation rights.
Family law attorneys can provide answers, assistance, and guidance, as well as making sure that all of the proper legal papers are prepared and filed. The final decision to file for a divorce is exhausting, and soon-to-be ex-husbans and wives have the energy, patience, and knowledge to complete the legal requirements. Family law attorneys, however, have experience in anticipating problems and delays, while at the same time understanding the legal requirements in specific states.
Are You in an Abusive Relationship?
In addition to being sad, some people who are seeking divorce are actually afraid for their safety. did you know, for instance, that 25% of women will be victims of severe violence by an intimate partner in their lifetimes? And while you may think of women when it comes to violence an abuse, the reality is that one in seven men will also be victims of severe violence by an intimate partner in their lifetimes. The fact that the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence estimates that a woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds in the U.S. is frightening. For someone who is looking for a safe way out of an abusive relationship, legal advice can be even more important.
Understanding the requirements and implications of a restraining order, for instance, can help an abused individual stay safe until the divorce is first filed and then finalized. For a person in an abusive relationship, it can be a delicate balance between getting the proper papers finalized and staying safe. With the assistance and advice of an attorney, however, the abused person can concentrate on staying safe and can let the legal team work on delivering the necessary paper work.
Abusive relationships, even after a divorce, can be a challenge. In the situation where supervised visits, for instance, are allowed, a legal representative appointed by the court can make situations a little more palatable. People do not enter a marriage anticipating that it will end in divorce. Even fewer anticipate that a marriage will turn into a dangerous abusive situation. Unfortunately, however, nearly 4.8 million women in the U.S. experience physical violence by an intimate partner every single year. If you are in an abusive relationship, consider getting yourself to a safe location. Then gather your resources and take the next appropriate steps. This often means calling the local authorities and, often, it also involves calling someone for legal advice. Take the steps you need to move on with your life and get healthy.