It’s a question no one wants to ask but one that is common nevertheless. If you are going through a divorce, finding a good lawyer is critical because divorces can be rather complex. Experience and commitment to care are two important qualities for any Raleigh divorce lawyer, and knowing some basic information can help you assess who does and does not have them.
The first thing to determine is what the grounds are for divorce. North Carolina law permits six such reasons.
- Abandonment
- Adultery
- Life-threatening behavior
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Forceful ejection from the home without due cause
- Actions which make married life intolerable
Another option is called a “no-fault” divorce. This scenario can occur when a couple has been separated for at least a year with the intent to end the marriage and marital relations have not recommenced during the separation. A no-fault divorce does make the process easier, especially if a majority or all of the remaining issues are settled outside of court. For instance, deciding how property will be divided in private meetings between attorneys and clients saves a great deal of time and money.
Experience and Commitment to Care
As it turns out, North Carolina’s divorce rate is higher than the national average with approximately 45 percent of marriages ending in divorce, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. In fact, almost 10 percent of the residents of Wake County are divorced.
What all this means is that a Raleigh divorce lawyer is a common thing, so the question is how to sift the good from the bad. The good lawyer will listen carefully to your case and help you figure out how to move forward. What about the children? What is marital property? Will I have to pay alimony, or can I receive alimony? All of these questions are ones an experienced lawyer will have heard before. Experienced lawyers know the law and know how to help.
Additionally, being committed to care means taking clients seriously and understanding that divorce is not easy. It places an enormous burden on parents and children alike, and it can drain time, energy, and resources like nothing else. Care means being ready to fight for your client’s best interest and working hard to ensure a fair outcome.
Who do you choose?
All of that being said, which lawyer (out of the many) do you pick? Daphne Edwards has been practicing law in North Carolina for over 20 years and has won both cases and respect for her hard work.
She ranks high with her clients and her peers because she has the experience and the commitment to care that make a good lawyer. If you need help with your divorce and want a lawyer that will work for the best possible outcome, contact her team today. Lawyers are everywhere, so look for the firm that has carved out a reputation for excellence. Daphne Edwards Divorce and Family Law, PC is ready to serve.
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