![]() DIVORCE LITIGATION MAY REQUIRE A HACKENSACK ATTORNEY SUCH AS KATHRYN A. GILBERTSometimes when there is a lack of trust, imbalance of power, domestic violence, or an extremely high level of emotion, litigation with representation by a Hackensack attorney like Ms. Gilbert might be the necessary option. I generally recommend using this as a last option as it is more expensive, you don't have control over your time schedule as it is dictated by the Court, it takes longer to get divorced, and you have no privacy in your proceedings. Litigation is also necessary however if you have a completely reluctant spouse or there are emergent issues that cannot otherwise be resolved whether they are regarding children, support, immediate and irreparable dissipation of assets or if you believe that you are otherwise unable to work with your spouse toward the dissolution of your marriage. Start by Filing a Formal Complaint with the Help of an Attorney in New JerseyThe process starts with the filing of a Complaint. The cause of action, (“reason”) for Divorce does not get either party anything more or less by way of support or distribution of property other than in very limited and extreme circumstances. Most Divorces in New Jersey are now filed on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, although there are other grounds that might be appropriate in your situation. If you need assistance filing a formal Complaint and are in New Jersey, you want a local attorney, such as Ms. Gilbert, covering all of Bergen County from Fort Lee to Maywood. After the Complaint is received your spouse will file an answer (or default will be entered and we would proceed without his/her consent) Then there is an opportunity for each side to exchange information. During this time a temporary motion called a Pendente Lite Motion may be filed by your local New Jersey attorney ie. a Fort Lee attorney or Maywood attorney, to address any emergent issues that cannot be resolved amicably. Hire a New Jersey Family Law Attorney to Consult With Before Your Early Settlement Panel
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