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Watkins Law Firm, P.C.
9979 WingHaven Blvd.
Suite 210
O’Fallon, Missouri 63368
Phone: 636.625.6448
Fax: 636.625.3721
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Contested Divorce
Before a divorce may be granted, there are usually five basic issues that must be resolved.
They are:
1) Alimony or spousal support;
2) Property division which includes
real estate and pensions; and, if there are children:
3) Custody,
which includesdecision making and tax deductions;
4) Visitation; and
5) Child support,
which includes health insurance.
If a divorcing couple agrees on all five of these issues in writing, they will be granted an uncontested divorce and
avoid adversarial divorce litigation.
However, if agreement on these basic issues cannot be reach by both parties, a
contested divorce exists. When a divorce
is contested, the couple may proceed through all steps of litigation including trial before a family court judge. The
couple may also seek an alternative process to divorce litigation. They can voluntarily seek
alternative dispute resolution methods
such as mediation or collaborative divorce. In some cases, the couple may be ordered by the court to do so. Consulting
with an attorney will help you understand what options you have and which option is the best for you.
Read more about
family law:
divorce,
divorce litigation process,
child custody and visitation,
division of property
alimony and spousal support, and
alternative dispute resolution.
We provide a FREE 30 minute initial consultation.
Watkins Law Firm, P.C.
O’Fallon Missouri Divorce Lawyer
Watkins Law Firm, P.C., located in O’Fallon, Missouri, serves clients throughout Saint Charles County,
Saint Louis County, Warren County, Montgomery County and Lincoln County including the communities of
O’ Fallon, Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Warrenton, New Melle, Wright City,
Innsbrook, Troy, Winfield, Foley, and Elsberry.
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