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Riverside Divorce Lawyer
Protecting yourself, your assets, and your future should all be at the top of your priority list when getting a divorce. Unfortunately, this is almost certain to be a highly stressful and emotional time. Because of this, people often forget to think about the legal aspects and end up losing more in their divorce than they should have.
When you hire a Riverside divorce lawyer from the Law Office of Laurence J. Brock, this will not happen. With an attorney in your corner, you can be confident that your interests are being protected both legally and financially while you focus on recovering emotionally.
Prepare for Your Divorce
If you and your spouse are considering a divorce, schedule a consultation with a Riverside divorce lawyer from our firm and create your preliminary divorce file.
You should gather three years’ worth of all your financial information, debt statements, copies of property deeds, and anything else that could assist during the divorce process. Since you may have limited access once you separate, it is important to gather this information now.
You should also begin thinking about where you want to live, whether you want to stay in the family home, if you will need to get a job, where the kids will go to school, and all the other changes that a divorce will necessitate. While you may not get everything you want initially, having a plan will make it easier to move forward.
Determining How Assets Will Be Divided
The courts typically divide assets and debts evenly unless a strong case is made for why they shouldn’t be. If both parties are employed and everything was acquired during the marriage, there is a good chance that it will be divided in this manner.
This process will require that all of your assets be valued. Appraisals may be required to ensure accuracy, and afterward a judge can divide them based on tangible value, rather than sentimentality.
Dividing the Family Business
If you own a family business, the process of dividing it can be incredibly complex. There are several strategies that can be utilized during this process, and you should consider whether you want long-term ownership, a cash buyout, or monthly payments.
How Custody of Children Is Determined
When the court makes decisions regarding custody, they are going to look at what is in the best interest of the child. This is an important distinction to make because most parents think about what is convenient for them, their career, and their lifestyle.
The court, however, is not concerned with this. When deciding custody, a judge will review several factors:
- Where a child has gone to school prior to the divorce, and if continuing with that school is an option
- The family home and who is going to keep it
- Which parent can provide the child with the most continuity
- Familial support systems
Your Riverside divorce lawyer will gather the evidence necessary to demonstrate that your child is more likely to receive these benefits when living with you.
Consult a California Divorce Attorney
Don’t make your divorce any more stressful than it has to be. Hire a Riverside divorce lawyer from our office to represent you and ensure that someone else is looking out for your interests. We’ll handle the legal proceedings so that you can focus on your emotional recovery and your family.
The stress you feel will be felt by your children as well, so allowing us to handle your legal battles will be beneficial for both you and your kids. Call 909-466-7661 to speak with the Law Office of Laurence J. Brock, or reach us using the contact form below.
