The Divorce Process

New To Divorce? You’re Not Alone.

The Shah Law Firm will guide you through every step of The Divorce Process.

At The Shah Law Firm, we strive to provide you with aggressive and empathetic representation. Once you’ve made the decision to divorce, you should immediately begin consulting with an attorney. There are many things that can be done before you actually file for a divorce, and you should begin with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney that can walk you through this process.

Step 1

Pre-Divorce Planning Session

I think I want to file for a divorce. How long will it take? How much will it cost? Call The Shah Law Firm, LLC today at 636.299.0250 to schedule your initial consultation. Consults can be done in person or over the phone.

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Step 2

Filing For Divorce

The Shah Law Firm will work with you to prepare your divorce petition and any supporting documents and get your divorce filed in a timely fashion.

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Discovery

We will work with the other side to obtain financial disclosures and other necessary information to help address and resolve all outstanding issues in your case. For example, financial information will be exchanged by the parties to determine maintenance, child support and/or property division.

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Custody/Parental Allocation

Do you have kids under the age of 18? The Shah Law Firm, LLC will work with you and the other party to come up with the best custody arrangement that works for your particular situation and allow you and your ex to co-parent as successfully as possible.

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Trial Preparation

Are you and your soon to be spouse having trouble agreeing on things? Not to worry. Hooma Shah, Esq. is a experienced litigator and will prepare you and your case for trial.

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Settlement or Trial

The Shah Law Firm will work with the other side to reach a resolution on all outstanding issues that is mutually acceptable to both parties. If that is not possible, we will present our case to the Judge and allow him or her to make the final decision.

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Post-Decree

You may have settled or the judge might have rendered their decision. However, that does not necessarily mean that disagreements can’t still arise. Is your custody order not working out? Did you fall behind on child support? Is your ex not following through with the provisions of the settlement agreement? The Shah Law Firm, LLC also handles post decree matters and is here to help!