What is the legal process of a divorce? | Divorce Attorney Explains

Описание: Alison Bates is a family law attorney serving Rochester, NY. We sat down with her on our podcast recently to discuss the legal processes of a divorce.

From her website, www.batesfamilylaw.com: "Bates Family Law will assist you every step of the way by helping you determine the grounds for your divorce, educating you on all the decisions that need to be made to receive a Judgment of Divorce in New York State, and work with you on making those decisions. Depending on your situation, it can be as simple as filling out the Net Worth Statement and our Uncontested Divorce Questionnaire. The Net Worth Statement is a New York State required divorce form in which you list all of your monthly expenses and marital assets and debts. With that information, and the answers to the Uncontested Divorce Questionnaire, we can quickly prepare your Separation and Property Settlement Agreement. This written agreement defines the terms of your divorce and includes decisions regarding spousal and child support, child custody, and distribution of debts and assets. Enlisting the help of a skilled attorney is strongly advised to ensure that the conditions are acceptable to the court and that the agreement is equitable. In addition, we will handle all of the documents that must be filed in the case of an uncontested divorce. Unlike a contested divorce, in most cases, neither you nor your spouse generally needs to make an appearance in court. However, should going to trial become necessary due to disagreement, it is imperative that your attorney be experienced."