Simplifying the Divorce Papers Process with Riette Oosthuizen Attorneys

The signing and serving of divorce papers can be an especially trying part of a divorce, which already involves immense disruption and upset in one’s life. By having a professional attorney helping you navigate this potentially fraught process, you can make sure you are in the best possible position when it comes to divorce papers, whether you need to have them served, or have been served.

While even an amicable and uncontested divorce can be a difficult experience, perhaps the most emotionally fraught situation you can find yourself in is being served divorce papers without warning. Though the experience may leave you shocked and overwhelmed, it is worth having the support of a professional attorneyprofessional attorney who can assist in greatly reducing the complexity of this process, making it easier and fairer for all parties involved.

Divorce Papers

Divorce papers refer to the summons sent by the court to the party not instigating the divorce to inform them that the divorce is proceeding and to allow them to respond. Should the served party fail to respond within an allotted time limit, the divorce proceeds as a default divorce, which works just like an uncontested divorce. In short, by failing to respond to divorce papers, you are agreeing to the terms of the divorce as set out by the instigating party.

When Is the Guidance of a Qualified Attorney Needed?

There are certain circumstances under which a DIY divorce without the involvement of attorneys is a possibility, but this is only the case if the divorce is uncontested or exceedingly simple. Several complicating factors should influence whether you involve an attorney, but even in the simplest of cases, attorneys can often still be valuable due to their wealth of experience in these matters. Enlist expert legal assistance if:

1. The divorce is contested.

2. The terms of the divorce are complicated.

3. You have been married for a long period.

4. There are substantial assets to divide.

5. There are disputes regarding children.

Get Expert Legal Support

Riëtte Oosthuizen Attorneys has been supporting people in navigating the challenging process involved in a South African divorce, from the initial setting up and serving of the divorce papers, all the way through to the final outcome, for over two decades. We not only pride ourselves on our professionalism and experience but also our compassion and sensitivity to this emotionally stressful event. If you have reached the point where you need to have divorce papers served, or if you have just been served and need to respond, you don’t have to face it alone. Contact us today, and let us support you during this time so that you can start the next chapter so much sooner.