Preparing a Divorce Agreement

Have you and your spouse prepared a divorce agreement?

If you and your spouse sat down and worked out terms of child custody and visitation, division of marital property, possession of the family home, and support, you have come a long way towards a valid and reasonable divorce agreement. It is still important, however, that you each have a divorce lawyer examine the document to see that you have accomplished what you intended. Working cooperatively with your spouse is a wise move, economically and emotionally. You may face unpleasant surprises days, months, or years down the road if you plan on an entire do-it-yourself divorce. You need the counsel of an attorney with experience in California family law and the Los Angeles County family courts to be sure your family is properly protected.

Is a divorce lawyer worth the money?

It may be one of the best investments you could make. At Stolar & Associates we are committed to helping you and your family work through divorce in a way that will provide financial and emotional security. If you would like to arrange a free consultation, please contact our Los Angeles office. You will be able to talk with a lawyer, not just an assistant.

Why do I need an attorney when my spouse and I agree?

At Stolar & Associates we have been helping families in the Los Angeles area for over twenty years with the difficult process of divorce. We have seen a recurring pattern—a client comes to us in distress after his or her spouse retracts the statements made or signed in private.

When a couple first faces the fact that the marriage or domestic partnership has been irretrievably broken, there are often painful issues coloring the discussion: infidelity, chemical abuse, a general breakdown of trust, or domestic violence. Either the injured party or the guilty party may under these circumstances agree to terms that later seem unreasonable. In fact within hours of agreeing to terms one spouse may meet with an attorney and file for divorce citing significantly different terms.

When should I talk with a divorce lawyer?

The best time to discuss divorce with your own lawyer is before you discuss it with your spouse or anyone else. You may not understand the long-term legal and financial consequences of division of community property. There may be measures you should take to protect your assets and avoid responsibility for debt before you begin to work with your spouse. You may not have considered some creative options for child custody and visitation.

Call 310.288.1828 or e-mail our Los Angeles family law firm for a free consultation about your divorce agreement. We serve clients in Torrance, Pomona, Santa Clarita, Santa Ana, Pasadena, and throughout Los Angeles County and counties of Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange, from our Beverly Hills office.

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