What is your fee?
The fee is determined by the type of case you have, issues in the case, a contested versus uncontested matter, evidence in the case, etc. The fee will be discussed at your initial consultation. The initial consultation is important to determine if the Law Office of Donna C. Hung, P.A. is a good fit for your case and vice versa.
What do I do if I am served with a divorce or paternity petition?
If served with an original petition for divorce or paternity, you should seek the advice of an attorney immediately. You only have 20 days from the date you were served to file an answer to the Court, otherwise your Spouse or the other parent may obtain a default judgment against you.
How do I set up my free 30 minute confidential consultation?
Call (407) 999-0099 for the law office’s legal assistant or contact us Here
Can I speak to an attorney on the phone before they are hired for advice?
Not in family law cases. All appointments are made through the legal assistant. The Law Office of Donna C. Hung, P.A. offers a free 30 minute confidential consultation.
What should I be doing to prepare myself if served or is serving divorce papers?
1. Knowing your assets and liabilities is a start. Make sure you have copies of financial statements (savings, checking, investments, credit cards, etc.). Have copies of important documents, payroll records, insurance, etc.
2. Determining your monthly expenses (household, children, auto, etc.)
3. Evidence of any issues that are significant to your divorce (domestic violence, child related issues, criminal history, etc.)
Is a trial necessary?
The majority of cases that our law office represents, settle without a trial. This is usually accomplished in the following ways:
1. Mediation: Mediation involves a neutral third party, who assists both sides to come to a resolution of the matter. The Court requires the parties to mediate before having the matter be heard. If mediation is successful, the mediator or attorney, will draft an Agreement, the parties sign and it is filed with the Court. If this settles all matters, then a Final Judgment is entered at a final hearing. If mediation is not successful, then we set the matter before the Court.
2. Settlement Conferences: – Should your case fail at mediation, settlement conferences between the parties and their attorneys will occur during the course of your case and if an agreement is reached, a Marital Settlement Agreement is drafted, signed by the parties, filed with the court and a final hearing is scheduled.
3. Negotiations in criminal cases: – Negotiations with the state attorney’s office will occur throughout your case and if a favorable resolution is reached, the case will be set for a plea or the case dropped if that is the state’s decision.