Marriage and divorce are among the two hottest topics in America today, with more than 90 percent of North Americans have married at least once by the age of 50. Still, however, half of them end up in divorce court. In some states, like Oklahoma, the divorce rate is as high as 65.7 percent. The American courts are swamped with these cases, with every single one of them involving a family and their biggest issues.
Experts like those at Tully Rinckey see many of these issues showing up in court every day. A lot of them are common to humans everywhere. Learn more here about some of the most common things that wind up getting discussed in a family law courtroom.
Money Problems
Money is discussed in every divorce and/or custody matter, and it is a leading reason why energy can be so volatile in a divorce matter. Everybody wants to keep their own money. In a marriage, “own money” sometimes needs to be decided by a court.
Sometimes a money problem will end a marriage, and sometimes it will also be what wraps up a divorce matter. The more you can agree on ahead of time, the easier the court process will go. If you can’t, and that’s why you are there, prepare yourself ahead of time with the knowledge that this money matter is just going to have to be decided by someone else. Sometimes just knowing that in a vexatious situation does make things easier.
Infidelity
Infidelity is a leading cause of divorce, and a leading cause of very emotional divorce matters. Feelings are hurt. Every lawyer in family law, like those at Tully Rinckey Law will tell you to keep your hurt feelings at home.
Court is where paperwork and rational arguments prevail. Weekends with your friends is where you lose your mind over infidelity.
General Angst
General angst in court is what happens when someone gets sued for something, even if it is a straightforward divorce matter. Many divorces today wind up being a high conflict problem, which leads to a vexatious situation that the law now needs to control.
Vexatious behavior in court, or between hearings or conferences can look like multiple baseless motions, harassment outside of court, or problems that delay court matters. People that are angry often try to use the court as a tool to hurt. This is illegal.
The best way out of this one is to have a good lawyer that recognizes when this is happening, and most will. Judges notice this too. You’re not allowed to be harassed or bothered by the court, or outside of court, because someone doesn’t want to be there.
Book a Consultation
Self-representation in family court today is very common, but a good lawyer can probably handle your divorce very quickly. It’s easier that way too. Sometimes things happen in court that you may not have the expertise in how to handle. Book a consultation with a family law attorney today and get some peace of mind as you prepare for this next chapter in life.
