Testimonials

"I was impressed with Jennifer Morrison from the first day I entered her office for legal advice. Jennifer knows that divorce is stressful, emotional and often frightening for her clients. Jennifer aggressively uses her extensive knowledge and experience to garner a fair and satisfactory outcome while treating her clients with the care and compassion one would expect from a friend. I have personally recommended many people to Jennifer - often when they are dissatisfied with their present attorney - and I highly recommend her to anyone needing help with family law issues."
- Keli Maire
Fresno, California

"I am most happy with your performance all during this adventure. You always had my best interest in mind, advised me of every issue, and were very persistent and determined when necessary. Your professionalism throughout the whole proceeding was outstanding. I am very glad you were in my corner. I cannot thank you and Diane enough for your help, your patience, and your kindness during this stressful ordeal. You both were great and a pleasure to work with."
- Dale Routt
Fresno, California

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Fresno Divorce

Whether you face an uncontested or divorce in Fresno, having an attorney represent your interests is your smartest strategy. Even cases where the parting is amicable can evolve from an uncontested divorce in Fresno to a fully contentious situation if handled improperly. A qualified law firm will identify a strategy that best fits the personality and financial position of the client.

In general, the lawyer and the client need to identify the type of divorce they wish to pursue: contested or uncontested divorce.

Fresno contested divorce

A contested divorce in Fresno can happen for any number of reasons, generally along these lines:

Child custody and support need legal definition and resolution
Significant assets or debts were accrued during the union
Decisions or behaviors of one spouse are at odds with those of the other spouse

The defining characteristic is disagreement, which sometimes is unavoidable. A Fresno contested divorce often requires more time spent with lawyers as well as greater court fees.

Fresno uncontested divorce

An uncontested divorce in Fresno most often happens when three conditions exist:

The couple has no children or other dependents
There are few or no communally acquired assets or debts
The nature of the divorce is civilized, not hostile

A Fresno uncontested divorce requires the least amount of counsel from your attorney, yet an attorney is recommended to make sure no mistakes of long-term consequence are made.

Note that if either party chooses to go to court despite the earlier agreement not to, then both attorneys must withdraw from the case. Each party must then hire a new litigation attorney.

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The Law Offices of Jennifer S. Morrison carefully explains the differences between these various approaches to divorce. As an attorney with extensive experience in Fresno family law, Jennifer is always ready to educate clients on the benefits of divorce. Speak with a qualified Fresno divorce lawyer who is responsive and compassionate to your needs. Contact The Law Offices of Jennifer S. Morrison today at 559-225-4300.

Practice Areas

Divorce
Legal Separation
Paternity
Annulment
Division of Assets & Debts
Marital and Separation Agreements

Child Support
Child Custody & Visitation
Spousal Support
Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) cases
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Adoption
Grandparents Rights
Domestic Partnership

Law Offices of Jennifer S. Morrison
A Professional Corporation

776 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 204
Fresno, CA 93710
559.225.4300
Fax: 559.225.4333