Temecula Contested Divorce Attorney

A contested divorce is a divorce that must go to trial before a judge in order for specific issues related to the divorce agreement to be resolved. This may include any one or more of the following: child custody, child support, spousal support or the division of property and assets. Rather than spouses deciding upon these issues on their own through a collaborative or uncontested divorce, they are essentially asking the judge to make a decision for them.

Although we try to avoid contested divorces when possible, there are circumstances that will make it necessary to go to trial. When this occurs, a Temecula divorce lawyer at Hanson, Gorian & Bradford can provide you with the aggressive legal representation that is necessary to argue your case in court.

About Contested Divorce

A contested divorce typically takes longer than an uncontested divorce, generally lasting at least one year. Some contested divorces may take two or three years. Because the case goes to trial, both parties will end up paying more for attorney representation. Legal proceedings of this nature are also more likely to lead to stress and a less than amicable relationship between spouses. Due to the time, expense and stress that may be involved in a courtroom divorce, we generally recommend this only as a last resort.

It is true that there are many pitfalls associated with contested divorce. However, our experience and tenacity goes a long way in helping clients seek advantageous outcomes nonetheless. If you want an attorney by your side who will fight tirelessly on your behalf while also taking care to properly preset your case and interest to the judge, call our offices and find out more about our services. We represent clients throughout Temecula and are standing by to see how we can assist you.

Contact a Temecula divorce lawyer at our firm today.