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O'Bryan Law Offices Can Guide You Through a Divorce

Going through divorce while looking out for you family is one of the hardest things you will ever do. The process presents a number of legal, financial and emotional challenges. O'Bryan Law Offices will provide honest counsel to you during your divorce, so you have the information you need to make the right choices for you and your family, today and in the future.

We handle contested and uncontested divorces. If you and your spouse are in agreement as to all the terms of a divorce, you should file an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce can be less expensive and not as stressful because it does not involve any court appearances.

However, many couples believe they are in full agreement, only to meet with an attorney and discover that there are some issues still unresolved. We can help you come to an agreement, file the necessary documents and guide you through all the legal issues involved in settling your marriage dissolution.

Some of the aspects of a divorce agreement that must be worked out are:

  • Equitable Distribution
  • Child custody and child support
  • Spousal support
  • Child visitation

We understand that every case is different and want to be there for our clients during these difficult times.

Divorce & Bankruptcy

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The Divorce Process: Do's and Don'ts

Even in the best of circumstances, tempers may run high, and every decision can seem to be more stressful than the last. It is only human to find yourself reacting emotionally at certain stages of a divorce, but it is important to remember that your actions throughout the process can affect your familial, emotional and financial situation for years to come. Following are some "do's and don'ts" for the divorce process.

THE DO's

  • DO be reasonable and cooperate as much as possible with your soon-to-be-ex. Reasonable compromise yields quicker and easier results in divorce cases.
  • DO support your children through this process. It's even tougher on them than on you. Don't make them pick sides.
  • DO let your spouse know when and where you will spend time with your kids while you work out permanent custody arrangements. Your spouse might think you've made a run for the border — and if your soon-to-be-ex has to ask the police to track you down, that won't look good during custody or visitation hearings.
  • DO fully disclose all your assets and property. A court can throw out a divorce decree based on financial deception, putting you back in court years after you thought everything was final.

THE DON'Ts

  • DON'T make big plans to take a job in another state or move out of the country until your divorce is final. Your new life could interfere with getting your divorce finalized.
  • DON'T violate any temporary custody or visitation arrangements. It could make it tougher for you to get the custody or visitation rights you prefer.
  • DON'T "give away" property to friends or relatives and arrange to get it back later. Hiding property can mean your spouse can take you back to court to settle those assets.

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If you are considering divorce, please call our office at 502-339-0222 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation.