Do You Need a Lawyer to Get Divorced?
Divorce doesn't have to be a lengthy and expensive process. At the Davis Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama, I represent clients who want to have an uncontested divorce with minimal or no attorney involvement. I also review divorce documents for parties who aren't represented by a lawyer.
Since Alabama offers no-fault divorce, there is no need to create issues where none need to exist. Whether you decide to hire me as your attorney or not, I will help you get divorced quickly, economically, and without the emotional distress that can come from a contested divorce.
What is an Uncontested Divorce?
If you and your spouse have agreed how to divide marital assets and debts, and have worked out a parenting plan for your children, you may not need to hire an attorney to represent you. In this situation, I can facilitate an uncontested divorce on a flat-fee basis.
Even if you and your spouse are in agreement now, you still need to put your agreement in writing so that both sides will honor that agreement in the future. A parenting plan needs to spell out child custody, visitation and support rights, since those issues could be difficult and costly to resolve later if you have a dispute.
It is rare to find spouses who can agree on every aspect of divorce. By asking you questions, I can help determine if you have thought of the issues that need to be resolved.
Advising Unrepresented Parties in Divorce
If your spouse has hired an attorney to draft the paperwork for your divorce, I would be happy to review those documents on a flat-fee basis. I will explain what you would be agreeing to by signing the documents and make suggestions on how to improve your position.
Free attorney consultation: To schedule an appointment at my Birmingham office, call 205-822-9334 or fill out the contact form on this Web site. Your initial consultation is always free.
