Dabi, Abuja (FCT)4 divorce Solicitor near you

In France, there are several types of divorce procedure. Another type of procedure is divorce for fault. This type of separation is said to be "conflictual", because each spouse must try to determine the other's faults. It is up to the judge to rule on the situation and to determine whether there are shared or exclusive faults. Divorce for fault requires the assistance of a lawyer in order to assert one's rights, request alimony, compensatory benefits, reimbursement of legal fees (irreparable costs) and even damages.
The last case is divorce for abandonment of the marital home. This is one of the longest but most common procedures. The procedure can be initiated unilaterally for definitive alteration of the marital link by one of the two spouses. However, he or she must have the abandonment of the community of life established by means of a declaration by a third party, by a bailiff's report or by handing in the papers.

There are a number of divorce law firms in Dabi to help you through the process. If a generalist lawyer can manage this type of case and bring the case before a judge, the use of a specialist allows to optimize the chances to bring the case to a successful conclusion quickly. In fact, in order to justify a speciality, a lawyer must have at least 4 years of experience in the said speciality and pass a certification. In this case, divorce law is a subfield of family law which corresponds to the speciality of personal law, a branch of civil law. The divorce lawyer you are going to contact will certainly have had to defend a case of the same type as yours in the course of his or her career.

Making the decision to separate from your spouse is not always easy. Both emotionally and materially. And that is why many people are anxious to go to a lawyer's office. However, even before you start proceedings and summon your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you can seek advice from a divorce lawyer. As with most legal proceedings, mediation can be considered before the proceedings.

To go before the judge, the lawyer first files a petition for divorce. Following this, the conciliation hearing takes place. This consists of deciding on the fate of the family home, custody of the children, the amount of alimony, etc.) If the divorce proceedings are contentious, at the end of the conciliation hearing, the judge issues a non-conciliation order. The lawyer can then apply for a writ of divorce, which may or may not result in the divorce being granted. At the end of the procedure, the lawyer transmits the divorce judgement to the civil status office in Dabi, which is recorded on the spouses' birth and marriage certificates.

The fees for a divorce lawyer vary between €120 and €220 per hour. However, in most cases, lawyers charge a flat fee for a divorce. This fee is approximately €850 for a divorce by mutual consent. Of course, if you and your spouse do not agree on the conditions or reasons for the divorce, the procedure will take longer and the lawyer's fees will be higher. Also, the fees of a divorce lawyer depend on his or her geographical location, reputation and the stakes of the case. In the case of a procedure where there is a financial stake, the lawyer may receive an additional fee on the damages. All these points should be discussed at the first meeting with the lawyer and set out in black and white in the fee agreement. If the legal costs are too difficult to bear, you can apply for legal aid or ask your legal aid provider to cover part of the costs.

- Rule No. 1: A good lawyer must religiously respect the precepts dictated by the oath he or she took at the bar, i.e. "to perform his or her duties with dignity, conscience, independence, probity and humanity". Professional secrecy is of course mandatory. You must not hide anything from your lawyer, he is there to help you.
- Rule 2: Using a low-cost divorce lawyer will only do you a disservice. Like any professional, a law firm has a lot of expenses to cover. In order for them to handle your case in the best possible way, they need to be paid a fee that reflects their workload.
- Rule 3: Even the smallest bars in France have more than one lawyer available to plead your divorce in the relevant courts. Do not hesitate to contact several lawyers and choose the one with whom you feel most comfortable.

Has the lawyer ever had a similar divorce case?
Does the lawyer have all the documents to deal with the case?
What type of divorce proceedings does he/she intend to pursue?
What advice does he or she have for you about property division, child custody and support claims?