Divorce Lawyer Decatur AL
H. Griff Belser III

"I am a 2nd generation lawyer. Through my father’s legal practice, I was raised to know the hard work, integrity and dedication needed to effectively help people overcome their personal troubles."

Terminating a marriage can take an emotional toll as well as a financial toll on both parties. It is imperative that you have the proper guidance and assistance throughout the process in order to ensure a proper allocation of assets, debts and parenting rights. It is also imperative to consider the needs and welfare of any minor child involved.

Terminating a marriage involves the process of dissolution or divorce. A dissolution is the most efficient, convenient and less costly approach to terminating a marriage. This process is one that involves the parties working together to agree how assets, debts and parenting rights should be allocated. Griff Belser's goal is to ensure the right decisions are being made and that proper paperwork is filed with the Decatur court to obtain a complete dissolution of the marriage with no “loose strings” to resurface in the future. Although both parties to a dissolution can be represented by their own attorney, in most cases one attorney drafts the necessary paperwork while the parties review the same for content and accuracy. The key to a successful dissolution is having a grasp on the issues that need addressed, the full disclosure of information and the organization of this information by competent counsel.

A divorce on the other hand is a lawsuit initiated by the filing of a Complaint for Divorce. The process of divorce is necessary when the other party refuses to cooperate and work on dissolving the marriage or in most cases, is engaging in behavior that needs immediate intervention by a court of law, i.e. financial misconduct, parenting issues, drug or alcohol abuse, or violence in the home. The process of divorce necessitates a number of court hearings and litigation that requires thorough preparation and representation of counsel. The client at all times needs to be informed and understand each step of the process. Griff Belser has perfected this relationship with his clients; phone calls will be returned and your position on matters will be addressed.

Some of the typical issues involved in a divorce case are:

• Child Custody
• Parenting Time
• Child & Spousal Support
• Who, if anyone, stays in the marital home
• How property and assets are divided
• Who is responsible for debt
• The date the marriage will end

Decatur Child Custody

Child custody, though commonly thought of as being about the amount of time each parent will have with a child after divorce, is actually about decision-making rights. Parenting time is the term used when determining the number of overnights and vacation days each parent spends with their children. Child custody and parenting time disputes are always the most difficult part of a divorce or legal separation. They are also the most important; your children's future will depend on the outcome of your child custody case. Hiring Decatur Divorce Lawyer Griff Belser to guide you through the complex process is the best way to protect yourself and your children.

Contact experienced Decatur Divorce Lawyer Griff Belser today: (256) 735-8568.