I want a divorce and I don't know where to start?

Question

What is involved? What information do I need and how do I know if I'm getting a good Lawyer?

Answer 1

Look in the yellow pages. under divorce lawyers......alot of lawyers offer free counseltation and advice, make an appointment with the one of your choice. From there, the attorney will guide you through the whole process. I did this, infact my divorce became final just last week. Yippeee! Good Luck to you!.

Answer 2

If there are children involved, a lawyer is the best way to go. You need to first leave the home if you haven't already. You need to decide what you want, if anything, and come to a compromise with the ex. If he isn't willing to sit down like an adult, get a lawyer for your assets. If there are no children involved, you can go to the court house and file divorce proceedings. Ask the court clerk if you need help with that. You might want to ask any of your friends who might be divorced for a good reference on an attorney. Not many of them are about the cases, they are pretty much only concerned about the money. Good luck and GOD bless.

Answer 3

First of all, Talk to friends whom have gone through it, and their opinion on a Good Lawyer. Secondly, take your X off those credit Cards, believe me that will be one of the first things they will use out of anger if nothing else. Also Freeze your checking and Savings account, where no-one can get into it but you. You will probably at the time of Divorce, split anything you two have acquired during your marriage. I wish you the best of Luck in the Future..

Answer 4

The best place to start is by working things through with your spouse.
I hope you have thought this through. Does your spouse feel the same way? Have you tried to work it out? Have you gone to counseling with a FAMILY oriented counselor? Too many people believe that marriages are just another disposable item. At the slightest amount of strife they fool themselves into believing how unhappy they are and run with it - oh woes me. Not enough sex, my spouse gained weight, they don't understand why I need to sleep around, I want more excitement, marriage is just too hard . . .
Think about what you are doing and discuss it with your spouse. Unless there is some sort of abuse - physical or substance - I'm not talking about not enough sex!! - there are very few reasons that you should not be able to keep your vows and continue your marriage.

Answer 5

call your state bar, and they can give the names of some good lawyers in your area, but make sure its what you want to do, and not a temp feeling first.

Answer 6

Do you have any children? If so start off in Family Court; also, take a visit to Family Court, they can recommend someone for you.

Answer 7

lawyers will be helping you in this. a mutual divorce is the easiest and best.

Answer 8

most lawyers will give you a free 30 minute consult.......... go to a couple if you don't have a name of a good lawyer......... they will let you know the retainer fee.............and what's involved in your state....................also.....once you have been to that lawyer....even if you don't retain them........your ex to be cannot hire that lawyer.......

Answer 9

Go to an attorney first thing. He will give you good advice to protect your financial interests. Do not tell your spouse first. If you can talk to someone you realllllly trust and get advice, then ask about good attorneys.

Answer 10

Make sure you REALLY want to do it and get in contact with a family law attorney.