Contested Divorce Decades of Experience

Contested Divorce Attorney in Mission Viejo, California

Understanding the Challenges of Contested Divorce

Every divorce case has issues that must be resolved before the dissolution can be finalized. While many divorce cases may be resolved peacefully by filing an uncontested divorce, often through mediation, there are some situations where there is a great deal of hostility. This may be due to strongly opposing ideals, values, goals or even instances of domestic violence. These are considered contested divorce cases because the various terms of divorce cannot be decided upon peacefully by the individuals involved and it must go to trial. Some of the issues that must be resolved in a contested divorce include, but are not limited to, the following:

When a couple cannot come to an agreement regarding the terms of their divorce, the judge will decide for them, based on the arguments made by the individuals and their representing counsel. For this reason it is imperative that you have aggressive and skilled representation on your side in order to maximize your chances of a favorable outcome. Without adequate representation, you could find that you are given arrangements that are highly undesirable.

Essential Steps: Filing a Declaration of Disclosure

In an uncontested divorce or mediation, you will create a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) which can allow you to waive the Final Declaration of Disclosure form. If you are pursuing a contested divorce, however, this Declaration of Disclosure must be completed and turned in by both spouses no later than 45 days before your first trial date. The only other way you can waive the Final Declaration of Disclosure is if your spouse or partner does not respond to your initial petition for divorce, which means that it is a default divorce.

The Final Declaration of Disclosure is just like the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure, which has to be filed for any divorce case, it just updates the Preliminary with any new additions or changes. This declaration can be extremely time-consuming and complicated to fill out without the help of a knowledgeable Mission Viejo divorce lawyer. It requires you to lay out all of your assets, debts, expenses and income, which can be quite laborious to undertake. You must compile all credit card statements, deeds, bank statements and other financial records. Every aspect of each of these forms must be filled out completely and accurately, otherwise your statements may be called into question, causing delays in your divorce process.

Why Choose The Hunter Law Group for Your Divorce Needs?

If you are looking for a family attorney for an uncontested divorce in Mission Viejo, you have come to the right place. The firm, led by Attorney Dan Hunter, has more than 30 years of combined experience and our legal team can work to provide you with the aggressive and diligent representation that you need. We have successfully advocated on behalf of numerous individuals in the past. With a family-oriented mentality, we understand that a child's best interests are often one of the primary concerns, especially in contested divorce cases. We have obtained beneficial arrangements for children on numerous occasions and we will fight to see that you achieve your goals and desires. Do not hesitate to contact our firm for the representation that you deserve by calling us at (888) 844-9281.

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When you schedule your initial consultation with our firm, you'll be able to speak directly with one of our experienced family law attorneys and begin discussing the specifics of your case.
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Decades of Legal Experience
Our team of legal professionals have a strong understanding of family law and the various elements that can affect your divorce, child support, and post-divorce agreement.
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At Hunter Law Group, we take our time to get to know you, your case, and the specifics of your situation to better provide legal solutions tailored to your specific case or legal concern.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

At Hunter Law Group, we've spend over a decade providing unparalleled legal service, advice, and guidance to our clients throughout Southern California.

“I highly recommend The Hunter Law Group-if you are in need of a Family Law Professional.”
The Hunter Law Group guided us through a very difficult divorce/child custody case with exceptional knowledge of the law, respect and compassion. Dan Hunter is a very skilled professional and was readily available to hear our concerns. I could not imagine going through this ordeal without him. His experience with the law itself and the court system helped us navigate through this stressful situation. His staff too is excellent!

Rosemary W.
“My only complaint is that I wish I would have found him earlier.”
I was actually in trial when I realized that my then current attorney "was not cutting it" so to speak. Mr. Hunter agreed to take my case in the middle of trial. I was relieved! Unfortunately, the damage had been done. He was not able to turn the trial judge around, so Mr. Hunter took my case up on appeal and WON! The result on appeal was a reversal of the trial court's spousal support order as well as an order for a new trial on the issue of attorneys' fees. At the second trial on the issue of attorneys' fees and costs, Mr. Hunter was successful in obtaining an order that saved me from having to pay approximately $180,000 in legal fees and costs to my ex-wife. What a relief!!! Mr. Hunter is a master at his craft. My only complaint is that I wish I would have found him earlier.

Mike
“A ray of light throughout the storm”
After leaving a less than favorable relationship with my son's father and trying to navigate Family Law and the legal system on my own, I found myself completely bewildered. I was referred to The Hunter Law Group by a family friend and have been blown away by how amazing they have been to work with. Not only are they open and honest in their practices, they also empathetic, accommodating, and understanding. Every time I speak with them I feel at ease due to the security and trust they have built while working with them. My whole situation has been a nightmare legally but Dan Hunter and his staff have been a ray of light throughout the storm. I can't thank you guys enough.

S.N.
“I appreciate the way he represented me with honesty and integrity.”
Mr Hunter is a knowledgeable attorney that advised me appropriately through a complicated and sensitive case. He and his staff were attentive and thorough.

Heidi B.

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