Are You Ready to Get Remarried but Not Officially Divorced? We Can Help

Posted on: April 8, 2020

Are You Ready to Get Remarried but Not Officially Divorced? We Can Help

It is becoming more common for couples to avoid filing for divorce until there is a reason to do so. One common reason to do is a second marriage. If you or your spouse are looking to get remarried and therefore you are seeking a divorce, keep reading. Then contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 to request a free legal consultation.

A Divorce Decree Makes It Official

What you need is a divorce decree, which is the official evidence required to show that your divorce has been finalized. You and your spouse will both sign it and then it will become final when a judge signs off on it. The decree will involve a number of divorce-related issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, and the division of property.

It is Best to Work with an Attorney

If you and your spouse have already worked everything out, then you may assume an attorney is not necessary. This is false. Instead, we recommend divorce mediation. This involves just one legal party and the two of you. Together the three of you will have legal, binding conversations about how things will work moving forward.

Do not assume that because you and your spouse have a good relationship today, that will continue forever. An attorney can go over all the details to make sure that your wishes are clear and legally binding.

Your Attorney Can Help You Tie Up Any Loose Ends

There may have been certain circumstances that occurred after the date you and your spouse stopped living together but that could still affect your marriage. For example, even if you were living apart for six months, if you inherited money, your spouse may be justified in taking half of it. There are ways around this – and not all cases are affected by community property. However, it is one more example of the fact that you should work with an attorney.

Call Us Today to Get the Conversation Started

One of the reasons couples stay legally married long after they are no longer together is because they do not want to deal with the hassle of getting a divorce. At Law Office of Michael L. Fell we understand this. We know that you want to get on with your life as quickly and easily as possible. That is what we are here to help you with.

We strongly recommend you contact us at (949) 585-9055 at your earliest convenience.