Importance of Hiring an Attorney Focusing on High-Conflict Cases
Individuals facing high-conflict family law matters and/or divorce endure an overwhelming drawn-out legal battle. High-conflict divorce involves an uncooperative or manipulative ex-spouse, who contributes to prolonged disputes and significant stress, dragging out the process and complicating every aspect of life. Each court appearance can feel like a battleground, where every disagreement escalates tensions and causes further emotional turmoil. Common issues experienced may include custody disputes, financial disagreements over assets and liabilities, and the challenge of co-parenting amidst animosity.
At the Law Office of Tiffany Dust, are dedicated to safeguarding client rights while minimize the challenges inherent in complex family law matters. With substantial experience in high-conflict cases, our team efficiently manages difficult custody disputes, parenting time, and division of property while proactively address unrelenting adversarial tactics from opposing parties.
High Conflict Financial Issues
Attempt to hide assets or income to minimize equitable property settlements, spousal maintenance (alimony) or child support obligations.
Refusal to reach agreements without reasonable explanations.
Lengthy and prolonged delays in providing timely disclosures.
Unwillingness to engage in good faith with Alternative Dispute Resolution methods such as mediation in a meaningful manner toward resolution.
Dissipation of marital assets during the divorce, such as transferring funds to third parties, damage to property, withholding payments, or selling assets without disclosure, etc.
Non-payment of temporary child support or spousal maintenance during the dissolution.
High Conflict Custody and Parenting Time Includes:
Disregard for the best interest of the child(ren) by failing to provide for the child’s developmental, emotional, cultural, spiritual, physical, mental, and other needs.
Attempted control of the court process through frequent and unsubstantiated requests for expanded or limited custody of the minor child(ren) and parenting time.
Attempts to unreasonably limit or block parenting time.
Lengthy messages incorporating derogatory, belittling, coercive, inflammatory language designed to wear down, annoy, distract from relevant issues, or ignore requests made by the other parent.
Repeated violation of court-ordered custody and parenting time orders, requiring legal intervention.
Repetitive Litigation:
Numerous motions filed over a short time involving previously litigated issues. Such filings may become excessive or frivolous.
Constant threats of legal action without merit to maintain control over the other parent.
Failure to comply with court orders, leading to contempt motions or other enforcement proceedings.
Use of the legal system as a method of maintaining control for the purpose of perpetuating ongoing abuse, coercion, or intimidation.
Emotional and Psychological Toll:
Constant fear for safety and well-being for oneself and the child(ren) involved.
Living in a state of prolonged stress and anxiety due to ongoing conflict.
Surviving physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, or manipulation designed to control and exhaust a party’s resources, preventing concerns from being heard.
Difficulty moving forward due to never-ending legal battles.