Divorce has many emotional impacts for those going through it and so, no one takes the decision to end their marriage lightly. However, any divorce will have legal consequences, as well. Formally known as a dissolution of marriage in Missouri, a divorce will end the marriage contract between two spouses. As such, even the simplest case will require people to have some degree of contact with the legal system. When a divorce case is highly complex and involves child custody issues, alimony, or a great deal of assets, it may have to go before a judge.
If you are going through a divorce, you should speak to a Jefferson City divorce attorney. A lawyer will advise you of your rights, represent your best interests, and help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Missouri is one of many states that allow spouses to file for divorce based on grounds of fault or no-fault. A no-fault divorce is just that. The spouse filing for divorce does not need to allege that their partner’s wrongdoing was at fault for the ending of the marriage. They also do not need to prove the other party was at fault. In a no-fault divorce, the spouse that files must only state that the marital relationship has broken down and that there is no chance of reconciliation.
While no-fault divorces are a possibility in Missouri, spouses can also file on grounds of fault. When alleging their spouse was at fault for the divorce, the spouse making such accusations must also prove them. The grounds for a fault-based divorce in Jefferson City include:
Regardless of which type of divorce a person files for, there is a 30-day waiting period in Missouri. The waiting period starts the day one spouse files papers with the court.
Although many people envision a long and bitter courtroom battle when facing divorce, that is not always the case. There are many different ways to get a divorce in Jefferson City, and they are as follows:
Scott A. Hamblin is a Jefferson City divorce attorney that has the necessary experience to understand how stressful the process is for individuals going through it. Attorney Hamblin is committed to helping clients obtain the best result possible, with the respect and compassion they need during this difficult time. If you are going through a divorce, call us today or contact us online to learn more about how we can help.
A Jefferson City man faced DUI charges following a field sobriety test. Charges against the defendant were dropped after Scott successfully maintained the client’s claims that the test results were inaccurate. While the client initially appeared to be in a difficult situation, Scott was able to push investigators to determine the sobriety test results as invalid, so the charges were dismissed.
A mother was seeking sole custody of her children following a divorce. The father refused to cooperate, leaving the client in a difficult situation as she felt as though her children didn’t have a voice. Scott recognized her need for an advocate and carefully listened to the children’s wishes, which conclusively helped the client achieve sole custody of her children and protected their best interests.
A client from Fulton was accused of drug possession as a result of a home search. While drug charges may potentially be filed as a Class C felony involving severe consequences, Scott was able to help the client receive a reduced sentence. Ultimately, the client faced significantly smaller penalties compared to the initial charges.
Scott assisted a defendant in a particularly challenging divorce case in which the other spouse was not cooperating. Scott was able to help the client avoid court through an aggressive legal approach to resolve all outstanding disagreements while maintaining the client’s long-term needs.
One client sought legal assistance after an altercation with another individual in Jefferson City. The client was arrested on assault charges despite allegedly not starting the fight. Since an arrest can lead to life-altering penalties such as being terminated from employment and serving jail time, Scott was able to build a solid legal defense in the client’s favor and argued in favor of the client’s innocence.
A grandparent sought visitation rights to his grandchild after the parent tried to block him. Scott takes grandparents’ rights very seriously, and so he devised a strategy to help the grandparent set a visitation schedule. Scott developed a strategy to show that the child’s best interests were fulfilled through the grandparent’s ability to visit the child, helping push the case towards a resolution in the client’s favor.
Scott assisted a client who was injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence. The defendant claimed that the opposing party using their phone at the time of the crash, and Scott emphasized this claim to show that the other driver was at fault for the client’s injuries. The case concluded with the client receiving the necessary compensation for medical bills following a long hospital stay due to injuries.
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