HIGH EARNING SPOUSES HIRING AN ATTORNEY
Facing a dissolution of marriage as a high wage earner can provoke the need to retain a highly experienced divorce attorney. Effective family law representation should be considered for the following reasons:
- Ability to strategically view your case
- Knowledge of local court Judges and case rulings
- Strong and informed Negotiation skills
- Aware of how the law works “currently”
- Informed on Child support schedules
- Spousal support tactics and laws (Gavron warning)
- Ability to suggest a financial expert
- Formal Discovery strategy
When facing a high income Dissolution of marriage, your divorce attorney should look at the whole picture and of course be your advocate. Financial areas of concern would be Spousal Support, child care, health care, private schools, community property issues, asset and debt division, child support and valuation of business.
When going into court over any financial aspect a skilled divorce attorney can demonstrate what you face in court, the cost to litigate issues that can potentially be settled, as well as his experience in the area to be litigated.
Typically, we see high earning divorce parties looking to settle outside of court. It can be advantageous to both parties to discuss settlement or collaborative divorce with their divorce attorney. This can cut out litigation costs, keep emotions low and provide a positive outcome for each party as well as the children if involved.
It is not always necessary to take an adversarial position in a dissolution of marrage. When hiring a strategic divorce attorney, you may move forward with little need for trial litigation, experts and formal family law discovery. However, when the need arises, your divorce attorney should carry the skills necessary to go to battle. Years of trial experience coupled with strong negotiation skills can make the difference when hiring a Divorce Attorney.
Contact the law offices of Richard K. Isles for a consultation when facing a Riverside or San Bernardino Divorce.
