The Law Office of Shannon G. Becker, LLC has a new family law website

MANSFIELD, Ohio - Aug. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- The Law Office of Shannon G. Becker, LLC is now representing clients in dissolutions of marriage and uncontested divorce.  

Our firm is committed to serving clients in Mansfield, Ohio (Richland County) and surrounding areas. Shannon G. Becker now represents clients in dissolution of marriage, uncontested divorce, prenuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements.

She also represent clients in matters of business law, contract law, estate planning (wills & trusts), probate, employment law, business formation, real estate, corporate law and family business.  

Initial consultations are always free and weekend appoints are available upon request.  

At your first meeting, we will discuss your situation and what outcome you desire, try to determine which options are available to you, which options fit your needs and discuss the cost of those options. 

What is the Difference between Divorce and Dissolution?

Contested Divorce:  Contested Divorce is the process of terminating the marriage and begins like all lawsuits; one party files a complaint (the plaintiff) against their spouse (the defendant). When the complaint is filed the case is assigned to a judge and generally a magistrate. The defendant files an answer and counterclaim against the plaintiff.  Where there are issues that cannot be decided or agreed upon by the parties the Court will make the decisions.  This process is the longest and usually costs more in attorney fees. 

Uncontested Divorce: 

Uncontested Divorce is a termination of the marriage and the parties agree on all issues related to the ending of their marriage. This means all disputes are resolved outside of the courtroom. Like in a divorce action the plaintiff files a complaint but because it is uncontested the defendant does not need to file an answer. The court sets a hearing date approximately 28 days after the complaint is filed. An uncontested divorce is also used in the situation where the defendant has moved out of state and is uninterested in returning for the hearing. If defendant chooses not to return for the hearing the plaintiff must bring a witness. The uncontested divorce usually takes less time and is less costly than the litigation in a contested divorce, but can be more time consuming and more costly than dissolution.

Dissolution: Dissolution is also a termination of the marriage in which the parties file their written separation agreement (and a shared parenting plan, if there are minor children) with the court along with a petition asking the court to dissolve the marriage. Unlike divorce the parties are referred to as petitioners. The court then holds a final hearing acting on the parties’ petition no less than thirty days and no more than ninety days after it is filed. Both petitioners must be present at the final hearing. An advantage of dissolution is the parties can be relatively certain of the outcome and it is usually less expensive and faster than either type divorce.

For more information dissolution, divorce and our services, please visit our new family law website at:  www.mansfieldohlaw.com.  

The Law Office of Shannon G. Becker, LLC

1007 Lexington Avenue, Mansfied Ohio 44907

419-709-7577

sgb@mansfieldohlaw.com