Cullman Divorce Attorneys

Divorces can be the most difficult and trying time of your life or they can be super easy. It just depends on how agreeable you and your spouse are on the terms of your divorce. Sometimes, you need an attorney to fight for you in your divorce case and our experienced Cullman divorce attorney can do just that. We have successfully fought for divorce clients at trial and can work with you to get the best result possible in your case as well. But, if you are in an agreement with your spouse already on all issues, then our divorce lawyers in Cullman can get your divorce done easily without any court through something called an uncontested divorce in Cullman County.  

A contested divorce is the way that most people file for divorce. Our Cullman divorce lawyers require a retainer and then they bill hourly out of that for the work they do on your case. We can be as aggressive as you want in the divorce case against your spouse, but the more time the attorney spends on your case the more expensive it can be. 

Our Cullman divorce attorneys have experience litigating divorce cases and will work with you from the beginning to develop a strategy that is best for you. We know the local court requirements and can advise you on how best to proceed to obtain the results you desire. Whether that is working towards a peaceful settlement of the case or battling for your rights at a divorce trial, we can help you through the divorce process.

The Harris Firm is proud of our reputation for handling contested and uncontested divorces in Cullman County. We appreciate our clients and value their feedback greatly. Below are some testimonials from actual Cullman residents that have retained our law firm. We would be grateful for the opportunity to provide you and your family a similar experience if you ever need a divorce attorney in Cullman, Alabama. 

So grateful for the Harris Firm. They made the process so easy for me. Thank you for everything and I highly recommend them.

S. Dockery from Cullman County, Alabama

They were absolutely amazing during my divorce process! They answered any questions I had and were very professional and helpful. The attorney was great at explaining the process and next steps. I loved that the paralegal talks to you like a friend and during my emotional breakdowns was there to talk me through them.

J. Hallman from Cullman, Alabama

Our local divorce attorneys have represented thousands of Alabama residents in divorce proceedings, many of which have resided in Cullman County, Alabama. We cannot thank the Cullman community enough for choosing our law firm to handle their legal matters over the years, including in divorce and family law matters.

Although we can fight for you in your divorce case, our divorce lawyers in Cullman are currently charging a low flat fee for uncontested divorces in Cullman County, Alabama. An uncontested divorce in Cullman is where both spouses sign something called a settlement agreement before any case is ever filed. This agreement signed by both parties is what we prepare for you along with the other documents the local courts require to get a divorce by agreement and not have to have any hearings. 

When you get all uncontested divorce documents that we prepare properly executed and returned then we file it. Once it is filed, then the judge will just look at your agreement and the other signed filings. As long as they approve the agreement, then the judge will sign your divorce decree without you ever having to step foot in a courtroom.

To begin the process of an uncontested divorce, you can fill out a questionnaire online or you can always contact us to send you a questionnaire by mail or email.  It is hardly ever necessary to meet with our Cullman divorce lawyer in person as long as both parties are in complete agreement about such issues as custody, child support, property distribution, and all other such matters. If you want to speak with the divorce attorney before proceeding then feel free to call us and our Cullman divorce attorney can call you back and do a consultation over the phone usually the same day you call.

If you and your spouse are not in agreement, then you cannot do an uncontested divorce. You would need to file a contested divorce to get the process started without an agreement. This is the route you should take if you and your  spouse have unresolved issues that impede you from coming to an agreement on your own. In this case, our Cullman divorce attorney serves your spouse with an official Complaint. Once this has been delivered and received, the spouse normally hires a divorce attorney and files a response. The subsequent hearings are set and a judge ultimately decides your disagreements if the two of you cannot come to an agreement.

We have experienced contested divorce attorneys in Cullman on our team who can help you fight in a contested divorce.  We find it important to note that attorney fees for a contested divorce are significantly higher than an uncontested divorce. This is because, like most Cullman, and even Florence divorce lawyers, we charge a retainer for our services that is billed based on the amount of hours that were needed to work on your case. 

So depending on how long it takes to resolve your marital issues in the divorce, the attorney fees could end up being expensive. This is the reason an uncontested divorce is almost always cheaper and easier than a contested one – and the route we most recommend whenever possible. However, our contested divorce attorneys are experts in family law and can battle for you in a Cullman County contested divorce.

The City of Cullman is the county seat of Cullman County, Alabama, with the courthouse located in downtown Cullman. If you need a divorce attorney in Albertville, Cullman, Arab, Hanceville, Good Hope, Double Springs, Fairview, Holly Pond, Baileyton, Colony, Dodge City, Joppa, Bremen, Crane Hill, or anywhere else in Cullman or Marshall County then you will likely be filing your divorce in either Marshall County or Cullman County.  Our Cullman divorce attorney regularly files divorces in this area and is familiar with the local requirements. Whether you retain us for your uncontested divorce or contested divorce, we will be proud to represent your interests in the divorce court.