Men and Fathers are faced with many different challenges than the typical mother in a case. On the national average, approximately sixty-seven percent (67%) or two-thirds (2/3) of all divorces are initially filed by the wife. What this means is – more often than not – the men / fathers in divorce cases are caught off guard, with no warning, or time to prepare for a divorce – and have to spend a lot of time early on playing catch-up and fighting to level the playing field to protect their rights. It is important to know – and many men are lied to by their wives and their wife’s attorney – if you have been served with a divorce unexpectedly – you are now in a contested divorce. Although you may settle the matter later – technically and legally – you are not in an uncontested divorce. The rules are different – and you should seek legal help asap.
It is not uncommon for a woman filing a divorce to already have moved assets, separated accounts, lined up witnesses and made plans with friends and family to get affidavits to use in court. Women frequently already have a plan in place to get alimony, child support and child custody as soon as possible at a temporary hearing. In addition, women seeking divorce have usually already made a list of assets they want and have given their attorney. All of this being done in secretly, putting the husband as a strategic disadvantage.
Our attorneys at Coleman Legal Group, LLC are well versed in these issues and are prepared to fight for the best outcome for you whether you are the defendant or the person filing for divorce. Call us at 770-609-1247 to schedule a confidential consultation.
Our attorneys at Coleman Legal Group, LLC are experienced at getting fathers and men back on a level playing field by quickly getting you organized and on track. We are experienced with the strategies that women employ and we know how to help you prepare and counter them.
If you are facing a divorce, custody battle or just need some great family law and divorce advice, call us at Coleman Legal Group, LLC. You will be able to speak directly with an attorney and schedule a consultation if needed.
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