Attorneys are the full service legal option when it comes to divorce. Able to provide all the legal advice you may need, they will prepare all the forms for you, assist you in reaching an agreement in all areas, and are able to represent you at any hearings that your case may require. Attorneys may work with you at any step along the way, and are able to provide legal information on all of the following situations; child custody and parenting time, support establishment, enforcement and modification, spousal maintenance (alimony), enforcement or modification of divorce decrees, paternity and DNA testing, relocation, jurisdiction or interstate child custody, orders of protection or injunctions for harassment, termination of parental rights, dependencies, adoptions, visitation rights of parents, grandparents, or other family members, guardianships, conservatorships, or any other unique legal matters that may arise in your case.
While some cases will not require attorneys, their help is recommended if your case is a complex one, if there is no other way to come to an agreement with your spouse, or if additional legal matters may be involved such as abuse, fraud, neglect or threats of physical or financial harm. Anyone can represent themselves in court, however there is no substitute for a knowledgeable professional you can trust to help you along the way.