Divorce attorneys: Advice please.

[Democracy Died]

A friend of mine is getting a divorce, and is expecting divorce papers, and his (soon-to-be-ex) wife and my friend agreed to the divorce terms, and he wants to know what he must do after getting the divorce papers..

Also, if there is something on that paper that he disagrees with, then what does he do?

Thanks in advance!

-DD

[MercutioATC]

1. What state?

[Democracy Died]

4. The state of divorce is in TN

My buddy is in Oregon right now.

[MercutioATC]

6. State laws differ...

even different individual judges have different rules.

That said, if he doesn't have a problem with the agreement, an agreed judgement entry is a LOT less expensive than fighting things out in court.


(disclaimer: I'm not an attorney, but I went through a rather lengthy and involved divorce a few years back)

[Dr Batsen D Belfry]

2. I believe this is what needs to happen

1) Sign them
2) Turn them in to the appropriate lawyer
3) Wait for notification that the divorce is final
4) Celebrate

DBDB

[Wickerman]

3. If its mutual, then take up any disagreements with the spouse

not the spouse's atrtorney. If your friend calls the attorney the spouse will get billed for that call and the call the attorney will inevitably make to her. Cut it down to one call.

I'm not an attorney, by any stretch.

[readmylips]

5. If it's no fault divorce...just say, have a nice life...

Depending on the state, she/he can get alimony and children will always get child support. If property is involved, better you both work it out or the attorney ends up with most of your property. If you really want to start fresh and cut off all the strings, let her keep it all. You'll have your sanity to help you start all over again.

[Floogeldy]

7. I'd advise him to consult an attorney

Not hire the attorney to represent him in the divorce, but pay him for an hour's worth of his time to review the proposed decree and ask your friend some relevant questions to verify that the agreement is fair and equitable.