Divorce in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County Florida

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The Importance of Retaining an Experienced  Divorce Attorney

Going through the process of a divorce is one of the most important things you will do in your life. You should not trust this process to inexperienced counsel. A lot of people going through the divorce process will simply shop around for an attorney that charges the lowest retainer or hourly fee. Unfortunately, as with any service, you get what you pay for when it comes to Divorce attorneys.

There are many pitfalls in the legal process of divorce and having a skilled and experienced counsel at your side is essential to obtaining everything that is due and owing to you. You should hire an experienced  family law  Attorney.

Understanding Attorney’s Fees and Awarded Attorney’s Fees

Many people have concerns regarding the expenses associated with hiring an attorney and litigating a family law mater. Fortunately, Florida Statutes provides a remedy. Pursuant to Florida law, every family law judge has the discretion to award attorney’s fees and costs to the party that demonstrates a need for the award and the ability of the other party to pay. In addition to seeking reimbursement of your attorney’s fees and costs.

Resolving Family Matters

Family law matters can be resolved in one of two ways: through mediation or through a contested trial.

Mediation

If you attend mediation or engage in settlement discussions without an attorney and execute a mediated settlement agreement or consent final judgment, you could unknowingly waive rights that you have to property, child support, alimony, tax benefits, visitation, and custody.

Contested Trial

If your case does not resolve at mediation, your case will proceed to a contested trial. Again, experience is everything when it comes to contested trials. The outcome of your trial will impact the rest of your life financially and otherwise. There are no jury trials in divorce cases in the State of Florida. Unfortunately, the vital decisions regarding alimony, child support, custody, and visitation are left to one man or woman presiding over your case as judge.

This article is offered by the law office of J Scott Gunn PA

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