Friday 19 April 2013

Some Of The Options That One Can Take During Divorce

By Dianne Verner


The issue of divorce is quite a common occurrence nowadays. The best way to broach such a subject may however not be familiar to many. Such procedures should be well known before seeking a solution. Some of the phenomenon can be tackled in one of the ways discussed here.

The most common reason that leads to it is adultery. However this is something that may be treated differently in the various states. One should therefore check with the relevant authorities first. Different cultures may also have a different view on the whole matter.

When a person is treated in a cruel manner, he or she is also entitled to seek the same. This is something that covers anything from emotional torture to that of physical torture. Cases of someone abandoning the other or abusing drugs or alcohol may also merit the same thing. Before proceeding to seek dissolution, it is important that a person seeks legal counsel. This is to enable one to be given the best way forward.

There are a number of ways that can be chosen to achieve dissolution of marriage. One of them is the litigated one. Here both parties present their issue before a court of law. They may be represented by attorneys. Their matter will be heard and a ruling made. This is a means that can be said to be costly since it may drag for long and the legal fees will have to be met.

An alternative to this is t seek collaborative dissolution. Here, one may hire an attorney. It is however up to the attorneys from both sides to see to it that some form of understanding is reached. And it should be able to meet the needs that both sides have regarding the matter.

With the mediated kind as the name suggests, a third party is involved. He or she will be present when the two are trying to work out their issues. The person is meant to assist them to work out their difference and reach some agreement. If successful, the need for court appearances will be gotten rid of.

Negotiated divorce is another strategy that could be employed. It is here that the spouses are to come into an agreement on their own. In this case, a mediator is not necessary. Before embarking on this however, it is important to have a talk with the respective lawyers. This will enable one to know of his or her limits at to what may be agreed on.




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