Realizing that a marriage was just not meant to be is always a difficult thing. Knowing that it’s time to move on can be heart-wrenching. Divorce is never an easy thing to have to ask for and never an easy thing to go through with, even in Toronto. And after all of that, a person then has to get a family lawyer.
The simple thing to say is to just go with a divorce lawyer, which is the norm. In some cases, people haven’t been married long, there isn’t really any property to divide up, and no children in the picture. In these cases, a divorce lawyer is usually all one needs, but even in the simplest of proceedings, it’s wise to have one.
There are some things that a divorce lawyer may not specialize in, however, that a family attorney can actually help within the divorce process. These specialists in family law are better able to help when it comes to divorce and its relation to issues of the family.
The first major issue relates to what is always the most important thing on a parent’s mind going through a divorce: the kids. When it comes to a divorce, things can get messy and custody of the children can end up being something on the table. It can even be used by one of the parties as a lever. The best thing to do in cases where child custody is an issue is to call a family lawyer and ensure that agreements are proper when it comes to custody.
In cases that are more prolonged and there is a real custody battle, it is strongly advised that a person has a family lawyer as part of their team. They really are there to be of help and to ensure that a client gets the best custody arrangement they possibly can. Even in cases where a person has lost custody of their kids, child visitation rights are just as important. This also requires the services of a family attorney as this field is what they specialize in.
Family attorneys may seem unnecessary when someone already has a lawyer, but when it comes to the kids, everyone wants the best representation they can get, because losing a case like that, means they can lose custody of their children. They’re also important when it comes to determining child support.
When it comes to divorce, there are also issues of marital property that can come up and family attorneys can also be of help in these instances to ensure the most equitable division of property possible. If a prenuptial was signed, a family lawyer is able to examine it and find if there are any issues with it. Even the issue of alimony is covered under family law.
Whatever the issue, be aware that if someone is experiencing any of these issues in a divorce, it is a good idea to ask if a family lawyer should be involved, that is, if they aren’t involved already!
