Q: My husbands in the air force, and after 4 years and me trying to get him to go to marriage counseling. He wants a
Divorce. We have one kid together. Its deffinately over, but should I wait and let him file or should I file first? And what exactly happens if we were to have only one lawyer for the two of us?
A: Unless your divorce is uncontested, both of you will need an attorney. For a divorce to be uncontested, you must agree on all aspects of the divorce, custody, support, and division of assets/debts. There’s no legal significance regarding who fileS first. However, the petitioner is on offense while the respondent is often left playing defense and catch up.
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A: I agree with the prior answer. Also, you can't have 1 attorney. One person would have an attorney and the other wouldn't.
A: You absolutely need to have your own attorney. Since you have no children you may be able to file for an uncontested divorce, if you both agree on everything. Most people don’t agree on everything though, which makes it contested. You should consult with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
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