If you are in unhappy marriage and planning of undertaking divorce there are a number of things you should know. Some of these things include:

The cost of divorce

The cost of the divorce depends on the complexity of your case. If its complex you will spend a lot of money hiring a divorce lawyer but if it’s simple you will only spend less. Studies show that divorces involving a lot of money tend to be complex thus if you have plenty of assets you should expect your case to be complex. Experts also report that uncontested divorces cost less. You can’t exactly tell the amount of money you will spend in your divorce. Before you begin the process ask yourself whether you have enough money to support a divorce attorney for up to a year.

In the bid of saving money, some people go for cheap lawyers. This shouldn’t be you. While you will have an easy time getting the lawyer, you will most likely not get the services you deserve as the lawyer will not give you great services. To be on the safe side, work with a reputable and experienced professional. The lawyer will be expensive to hire but he/she will give you great services. The professional will also speed up the divorce process thus saving you time and money in the long run.

Getting the divorce process started

To kick start the divorce process you should file a divorce petition with your local court clerk. You can do this via your family lawyer or on your own. After making the application the court will notify your spouse about it and he/she will have a few days to respond to the petition. In Virginia, there are two main types of divorces you can have: mensa et thoro (divorce from the bed and board) and vinculo matrimonii (divorce from the bonds of marriage). In the first type of divorce, you are given legal separation but you shouldn’t remarry. The second type of divorce is the most common and here you have the absolute divorce.

Divorce and child support

A common feature in most divorces is child support. It’s good to note that it’s the responsibility of both parents to support their children. To ensure that you don’t pay more support than you should, hire a child support lawyer. The professional will not only help you in settling on a comfortable amount, he/she will also help in the mediation talks between you and your ex-spouse.