Divorce

The Advocacy You Need for Your Alabama Divorce

The law firm of John M. Totten, P.C. has seen a remarkable amount of success in divorce matters throughout the years, and we are exceptionally well-prepared to handle the delicate, nuanced, and sensitive issues that accompany most divorces. Let us take the legal burden of your divorce off your shoulders so you can focus on the things that truly matter like building a new life and helping your children cope.

Uncontested Divorce

In cases when either you or your partner has resided in Alabama for at least six months, and you both agree to all settlement issues regarding things like the division of property, child custody, and so on, you may be able to obtain an efficient and cost-effective Uncontested Divorce. Such cases avoid trial and will be significantly streamlined compared to contested divorces. However, it is always wise to have a knowledgeable Alabama divorce attorney like John Totten review the circumstances of your dissolution to ensure all paperwork and procedures are properly handled, and that the terms of the Uncontested Divorce will work out in the manner which you expect.

Contested Divorce

Few things in life are more painful than a divorce, and it becomes all the more burdensome when aspects of the divorce are contested between you and your spouse. Unfortunately, this is most often the case with a majority of couples, and it is vital in any Contested Divorce that you enlist the services of a skilled divorce attorney to help proactively defend your rights and interests. John Totten will go to battle for you, and he has the experience to effectively handle divorces ranging from those with minimal assets and complications to even the most complex.

Our firm is also well-equipped to handle divorce issues that are compounded by business ownership. Mr. Totten has even successfully argued in trial and with the Alabama court of civil appeals to set a new standard for business valuation in a divorce case.

If you are facing a divorce, whether contested or uncontested, please give us a call today.