Dissolution

Dissolution Lawyers

Hoffman Law has been representing clients in dissolutions since 1984. We have represented thousands of clients to their satisfaction. Although dissolutions involve matters which are agreed upon before court, dissolutions require the counsel of family law attorneys who are experienced in the field and familiar with all of the issues at hand. Attorneys representing clients in dissolutions must be able to negotiate with opposing parties and/or opposing counsel to resolve all issues in the most effective way possible. We put our clients' interests first and will be there each step along the way. In addition to completing dissolutions, our attorneys are experienced trial experts. If your dissolutions become contested, we will be able to confidently represent your interest in court and with opposing counsel.

Difference between dissolution and divorce?

Difference between a dissolution and a divorce? A dissolution is an agreed-upon divorce. In order to have a dissolution, both parties must agree upon all issues before coming to court. Once all the issues are agreed upon, attorneys draft the relevant legal documents. The relevant documents for a Columbus dissolution include the following: (1) rule 24 affidavits; (2) petition for dissolution; (3) parenting plan if relevant; (4) separation agreement; (5) waivers of service; and (6) required notices.

Depending on the complexity of the dissolution at issue, these documents may involve prolonged negotiation amongst the parties. In order to proficiently represent a party's interest in a dissolution, both parties should be represented by counsel. Our office is equipped with experienced family law lawyers who have completed hundreds of dissolutions. We know the issues and understand how to resolve these matters in a way that is most beneficial to our clients. Please give us a call if you need help with a dissolution.

Understanding the documents to a dissolution

Affidavits: In order to complete a dissolution, both parties are required to fill out and have notarized affidavits that set forth financial information, parenting information, insurance information, and property information, among other personal information. These documents are required by the court to fully disclose each party's position prior to completing the dissolution. Without these affidavits completed, the court will not proceed with the dissolution.

Petition: The petition is the legal document requesting the court to hear the matter and issue a decree that incorporates the separation agreement and shared parenting plan.

Waivers of Service: A waiver of service is required to waive each party's obligation to "perfect" service on one another prior to proceeding in court.

Share Parenting Plan (if applicable): If children are at issue among the parties, a shared parenting plan is drafted and incorporated into the decree to set forth parenting schedules, child support obligations, and the rights and responsibilities of the parties.

Separation Agreement: The separation agreement sets forth the separation of assets, liabilities, personal property, spousal support, and other relevant issues if any.

Decree of Dissolution: The decree incorporates all of the aforementioned agreements and makes them an order of the court. The decree is the document that turns the agreements into court orders enforceable by the court and subject to contempt upon violation.

Benefits/ disadvantages of a dissolution

Benefits of a dissolution

An uncontested divorce/dissolution can often save clients significant money and time. While deciding to have a divorce is a contentious and difficult situation in itself, the financial and emotional demands involved in the legal separation often increase the conflict. An uncontested divorce/dissolution can decrease the amount of conflict between the two parties by providing them with less to fight about in the first place and a quicker resolution. If you feel that you may be eligible or well suited for an uncontested divorce, an experienced and professional family law lawyer is necessary to resolve all issues efficiently and fairly. Hoffman Law has been helping walk couples through uncontested divorces/dissolutions since 1984. Our office has successfully settled thousands of cases.

Disadvantages of a dissolution

Even though a dissolution/uncontested divorce may seem like a quick and easy option for couples, many divorces demand a deeper and more complex evaluation to serve both parties fairly and to resolve their individual needs and best interests. Uncontested divorces also do not provide parties with unresolved issues and/or complex distributions the attention they need. Specifically, divorces involving children and significant assets and liabilities often involve resources far beyond the scope provided in an uncontested divorce.

About Our Columbus Dissolution Lawyers

Our attorneys have represented thousands of clients in divorces in Columbus, Ohio. We have decades of experience and will provide you with skilled and strong representation from the time of filing through the resolution of your divorce. We understand the unique complexities of our all dissolution cases and are committed to providing consistent results to our clients. Some of the main issues in dissolution proceedings involve the distribution of assets and the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. We provide all of our clients with a comprehensive review and analysis of all the legal issues of your case. Through our experience and counsel, we will provide you with all the information needed to protect your interests in a dissolution. Mr. Hoffman has been practicing family law and representing clients in dissolutions since 1984. Call Hoffman Law for lawyers that care about your situation and have decades of experience in the field.