Tampa, FL divorce attorney

When it looks like divorce is on the horizon for your relationship with your spouse, then speak with an experienced Tampa, FL divorce attorney from The McKinney Law Group sooner rather than later. Divorce is often difficult to face emotionally, and unfortunately it can be difficult to get through from the legal side too. Working with a lawyer may help it go more smoothly and take some of the pressure off you. Even when you are your (future) ex-spouse agree on most things it is beneficial to have a lawyer to represent your interests and ensure that your future is protected. Don’t hesitate to give us a call and get started on preparing for your divorce, even if it may still be far off.

What are some of the difficulties of divorce?

• Finances
  You may have already done some research or heard that divorce is expensive, and unfortunately that is often the case. From lawyer and court fees to alimony and asset dividing you could end up spending a lot of money, but you will also have a divorce legally finalized and the opportunity to move on with your life. For many it is worth the cost of divorce in order to cut ties with their current spouse.
• Emotional Trauma
  For many people going through divorce it can be a very emotional process, since you likely didn’t think your relationship would end in divorce when you got married. Therapy may be beneficial for helping you cope and move forward from this. Your Tampa divorce lawyer can also help with the emotional struggle of your divorce by handling the legal part on your behalf, freeing you up to focus on more positive things in your life and start to plan for your future.
• Family Relationships Strained
  Whether or not you and your spouse have children, there could be other family and friend relationships that will be affected by your divorce. You may lose friends or lose relationships with family members. If there are relationships that you want to preserve, you may want to consider speaking with those people early so that they will hopefully understand your side and not feel blindsided by the divorce. 
• Custody of Children
  For divorcing couples with children there are many more aspects to consider, such as custody, visitation, child support, and more. Ideally, you and your spouse will be able to work things out cordially as they relate to the children. In reality, it often gets messy when children are involved in divorce, but it is important to keep the children’s best interests in mind and put them first in any decisions. 

Benefits of hiring a divorce attorney

Call a Divorce Lawyer Today

It is recommended that you talk with a lawyer early so that you can begin to prepare for your divorce and take steps early that will better set you up for when the divorce proceedings begin. Give us a call at The McKinney Law Group to talk with a Tampa divorce lawyer about your options and next steps.