These are five frightening scenarios where you might need a family lawyer to help you end the marriage to your “villain”.
1. Your spouse steals money
One partner may hide or move money during or leading up to divorce proceedings. Here are some signs that your spouse is hiding assets. You should hire a professional if you suspect your spouse is hiding assets.
2. Your spouse can alienate your children
Parental alienation is when one parent attempts to place the children against the child or the relationship. In order to lose visitation, parental alienation is often attempted by spouses. To ensure your relationship with your children is not disrupted by your spouse’s attempts at parental alienation, it is a good idea to hire a family lawyer.
3. False allegations made by your spouse
An expert family lawyer will be there to represent you if your spouse makes false accusations against you. These could include allegations of domestic violence, child abuse or fraud. A judge could deny you custody or visitation rights if he believes that your spouse is making false allegations about child abuse. A Los Angeles family lawyer can help you protect yourself from false allegations. An attorney can also pursue sanctions against your spouse.
4. You are abusive to your spouse
It can be very difficult to feel that you are living with a real villain if your spouse is physically abusive. Abusers are able to control their victims and enjoy power. An attorney is essential if you want to end the abuse cycle, get divorced, or separate from your abuser. An attorney can help you file for a temporary restraining order and give practical advice about how to remain safe. They also help to prove that there was abuse in the past.
5. Your spouse is involved in criminal activity
You should contact a lawyer if you suspect your spouse of criminal activity. Illegal actions can endanger children if you are married. Even if you do not have children, your ex-spouse could still claim that you were involved in criminal activity. A family lawyer can help protect you and your children from the negative effects of your spouse’s actions.
Summarized from an article by Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP.
