Contested Divorce

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Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Maryland & Virginia DIVORCE LAWYERS

A guide to help you better understand what to expect in a contested divorce action

Generally, a divorce in Virginia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, or Massachusetts that consists of any significant amount of property and/or children results in a contested divorce. A contested divorce can be resolved amicably, provided both parties attempt to resolve the issues of property and custody in an equitable manner. How contested a divorce case is going to be is in great part determined by the parties and the divorce lawyer each party chooses to represent them. More often than not, the opposing attorney in a contested divorce case will play a great role in how amicably a contested divorce can be resolved. This in turn will determine how expensive or inexpensive the contested divorce in Virginia, New York, Maryland or Massachusetts will be for the parties. How your specific case will proceed will greatly be determined by the specific facts of your case.  The divorce laws in Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Maryland & Massachusetts are complex.  If you have questions about how the divorce laws in Virginia, New York, Maryland or Massachusetss may apply to the specific facts of your divorce case, do not hesitate to contact us.

To determine how our divorce attorneys can best assist you, please call us via our toll free number or complete our on line form.

The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. has offices & divorce lawyers in Virginia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, & Massachusetts to better serve you.

• The Virginia Offices are in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Hampton Roads/Tidewater area & Western Virginia.  Our offices in Virginia are in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
• The Maryland offices are in Rockville & Annapolis.
• The Massachusetts office is in Boston.
• The New York office is in New York City.

To get a more general idea of the proceedings that occur in a contested divorce in Virginia, New York, Maryland or Massachusetts, click on the topics below:

• The Separation of the Parties
• The financial situation of the parties
• Things not to do during the separation
• How does the legal aspect of the divorce start?
• What will we talk about during our first consultation?
• What to expect when you come in for your consultation?
• To settle or not settle a divorce?
• What can I expect once the divorce process starts?
• What do you do if you disagree with the Court's ruling?
• Granting Alimony In Divorce Proceedings
• Comparing Alimony and Child Support
• Alimony and Taxes
• Enforcing Alimony Payments

DIVORCE - Questions, Predicaments, Problem  

• Restraining Orders - What Are They?
• What are Emergency Protective Orders
• What are Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO)
• What are Permanent Restraining Orders
• What are "No Contact" Orders and Other Commonly Addressed Issues
• How can I Obtain a Restraining Order
• After the Restraining Order is Granted
• Withholding Information from Your Divorce Lawyer
• What You Don't Say Can Hurt You
• Attorney-Client Privilege
• Keeping The Confidence

Financial Considerations During Divorce 

The First Step To Take When Facing The Prospect Of A Divorce Or Other Family Law Issues

We'll be quite frank: The complexity and high stakes nature of divorce and other family law matters in Virginia, New York, Maryland or Massachusetts require skilled and experienced legal representation. If you are contemplating divorce or have already been served with divorce papers, an initial consultation with a skilled divorce lawyer is the absolute minimum step you should take. Then you'll know what your rights are, and more importantly - how to protect them.

We understand that divorce is a trying, difficult and painful time. But believe us when we say: It'll be even more difficult after the divorce is over and you're left with not only the heartbreaks - but crushing expenses as well.

For more information or to make an appointment with SRIS, P.C. divorce lawyer in Virginia, Maryland, New York or Massachusetts, please call us at 888-437-7747, send an e-mail or complete the on-line form.

Our divorce attorneys and staff in Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Maryland & Massachusetts, speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.

Our divorce attorneys are licensed to handle divorce cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C., Massachusetts & New York, however we our divorce lawyers handle divorce cases only in Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Maryland & Massachusetts at the present time.