Coming to the decision to get a divorce is the last resort in a marriage. The decision to get divorced is often mired in mixed emotions and can get quite stressful. It is important to not go through the process alone. Having family and friends behind you as your main support system in the process is extremely important, however you need more than that.
You should always consult an experienced divorce attorney before moving forward with the process. An experienced attorney will know the divorce laws in Ohio like the back of their hand, and will be able to help you through this difficult time. Luckily, you are in the right place. Our attorneys at King, Koligian & Associates, LLC are experienced family law attorneys who frequently handle divorce matters.
Representation Tailored to Your Circumstances
Every divorce case is unique; therefore, your representation should be unique, as well. Some of the couples that walk in our office have already agreed to most of the details of the divorce, while other couples come in without any cooperation at all. At King, Koligian & Associates, our attorneys take time to sit down and get to know you and your situation. We will identify which divorce options work best for you and help you through the entire process.
Our attorneys have worked extensively to understand the laws in the State of Ohio with regards to divorce. When deciding if divorce is the best option for you, you need a lawyer who fully understands the laws in order to make the appropriate recommendations. We take pride in being able to help our clients receive the representation that is best for them.
Divorce, Dissolution, or Legal Separation
Divorce is more complicated than it looks on the surface. A divorce is not just a spouse handing the other divorce papers, having them sign it, then filing those papers. Divorce is a complicated process that requires an experienced attorney’s help.
The first option you have when thinking about a divorce is dissolution, or uncontested divorce. If you and your spouse are amicable and can agree to the terms of the divorce, this option may be best for you. In order to proceed with a dissolution, both spouses will have to fill out a marital settlement agreement. The marital settlement agreement will spell out all of the terms of the divorce and oftentimes contain agreements on child custody, spousal support, and child support.
Dissolution allows you to come together and agree on terms without having to serve each other divorce papers. Dissolutions can sometimes also move through the system faster since they do not require extensive discovery procedures, depositions, and even court cases.
The second option you have is a legal separation. With a legal separation, both spouses will remain married, but will go through all of the processes of determining child custody, asset division, and spousal support.
A legal separation is common amongst couples that have religious or cultural obligations to uphold and allows for the couple to be separated, yet still married.
The third option is divorce. When choosing to get a divorce, you must understand all that goes into it. A divorce will usually include an extensive discovery process in which both spouses will have to fully lay out all assets, go through depositions, and complete interrogatories. The process of a divorce can take months to complete due to all of the steps along the way. It is important to have an experienced divorce attorney representing you through every step in the process.
The attorneys at King, Koligian & Associates have access to skilled financial experts and professionals to help discover and appraise assets. We are willing and able to take a divorce into litigation if need be, and will assist you on every step in the process.
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce is an approach in which trained experts in the fields of psychology, finance, and social work come together with an attorney to work out matters outside of the court. Since we are able to work outside of the court model, we are able to create unique, creative solutions for the matters in your divorce. A couple that proceeds with a collaborative divorce is able to resolve matters quickly and amicably, and do not incur the costs of taking the case to court.
We Are Here to Help
Divorce is a stressful process that affects more than just the couple involved. The divorce process can take a toll on the entire family. The attorneys at King, Koligian & Associates, LLC are here to help you through all of your needs in a divorce, which include:
- Residential Parents
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Property Division
- Shared Parenting
- Visitation
- Modifications
- Enforcements
Experienced Family Law Attorneys
If you are contemplating proceeding with a divorce, call an experienced attorney at King, Koligian & Associates today. If you have any questions regarding your divorce, contact us at your easiest convenience.
