About Contested Divorces

Whenever the spouses in a marriage realize that their marriage is coming to an end it is not always a gentle or pleasant process. The stresses of not only the ending of what was once thought to be a permanent relationship, but the personal issues that actually caused the end of the marriage and the additional stress of the legal divorce process can make both spouses extremely emotional and unlikely to agree easily on the issues of the divorce. These types of divorces are known as contested divorces, in which the spouses involved with the divorce are unable to come to amicable agreements in regards to the major points of the divorce. If you and your spouse are involved in a divorce and are unable to agree on the points of the divorce you should seek legal guidance from an experienced Los Angeles divorce lawyer as soon as possible to find out ways to resolve the situation and to understand your options in protecting your rights during the divorce proceedings.

Contested divorces are almost always emotionally charged, lengthy and much more expensive than any other type of divorce such as uncontested divorces due to the disagreements causing court proceedings to drag out longer and longer, often over many months. This can also have a severely damaging emotional impact on the spouses and any children that are involved as well. Particularly sensitive issues usually include child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support and property division. These issues, which are already sensitive in any divorce, become vocal battlegrounds in which spouses tend to verbally fight over other small and inconsequential matters, dragging out the process further.

Contested Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles

If you are involved in a divorce and are unable to agree with your spouse on the key decisions that must be made, it is very important to have an attorney guiding you so that you don't end up with a divorce that ends poorly. Losing your property or the rights to custody or visitation of your child can be devastating. At the Law Office of Teresa Byers we understand the complexities of divorce law and can help you through your case as quickly as possible, with a goal of resolving the problems as quickly, fairly and inexpensively as possible.

Contact a Los Angeles Contested Divorce Attorney at our offices today if you are involved in a divorce!