Contested Divorce

When a married couple decides to get divorced, they will have to agree on which spouse gets child custody and how marital debts and assets will be divided. An estimated 95% of spouses are able to reach an agreement on these issues. The other 5% file a contested divorce to tie up these loose ends.

In a contested divorce, spouses allow a divorce court to decide child custody and division of property and debts. If you and your spouse are headed toward divorce and cannot come to terms on a divorce settlement, contact the Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 954-580-8080 to learn how we can help you.

How Contested Divorce Works

After spouses have agreed to get divorced, they must provide information about their assets and other property that was obtained during the divorce. Lawyers for both parties will use this information to negotiate a settlement.

When a settlement cannot be reached, the divorce will go to trial, similar to any other legal case. In the trial, both sides are allowed to testify, call witnesses, and cross-examine the other side.

At the end of the trial, the judge will decide how marital assets and debts are to be divided and which spouse gets custody of the couple’s children.

Contact Us

Regardless of whether you and your spouse can come to terms on a settlement, you need an experienced attorney to handle your case and look out for your interests. Contact the Fort Lauderdale divorce attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 954-580-8080 for more information.