Pre-Divorce Consultation

Pre-Divorce Consultation

A St. Louis Lawyer Can Help

Many people in troubled marriages search for a competent divorce attorney in St. Louis only after deciding to proceed with a divorce (dissolution of marriage), or even worse, wait until they have been served with court papers filed by their spouse.

Waiting to involve a St. Louis attorney is a mistake. A consultation with an attorney early in the decision-making process, even before deciding to proceed with a divorce, can help those planning or considering ending their marriage, as well as those who wish to save their marriage.

Contrary to public perception, an attorney acting like an attack dog or concocting a scheme to try to manipulate events to improve your position rarely works and rarely serves the interests of the client. An effective and ethical attorney must know how to defend against such tactics, but more importantly must take the obligations – to the client, to the court, and to society – very seriously.

At Cavanagh & Associates, we believe that the representation of couples ending their marriage should not be an exercise of showmanship. It should be a somber, thoughtful, and deliberate endeavor. We provide this level of legal counsel to clients in St. Louis, St. Charles, Chesterfield, and across Missouri in divorce and other family law proceedings.

To find out how we can help you, call (314) 309-2799.

Recognizing the True Impact of the End of a Marriage

Our experience shows us that, regardless of the circumstances that triggered the divorce process, both spouses suffer from the end of a marriage. The suffering is not limited to the innocent spouse, if there is one, and the suffering is not limited to the loss of money, property, or possessions.

The harshest effect of a breakup of a marriage is often the emotional damage, and rarely is any member of the family spared this damage. In most cases, it is appropriate to start any consultation with a discussion about the negative and unintended consequences of a divorce, before a final decision is made to proceed with the divorce case.

As an ethical and experienced St. Louis attorney, Jack Cavanagh counsels clients about the substantial detriments and unintended, unanticipated damage caused by a divorce and, in appropriate cases, provides guidance in efforts to save the troubled marriage.

Can Your Marriage Be Saved?

In our practice, we have counseled many women and men to resolve what was thought to be a broken relationship. If you believe your marriage may be worth saving but you do not know if it can or should, Cavanagh & Associates can help guide you through this most difficult decision-making process. More importantly, we have the ethics, efficiency, philosophy, experience, and resources to help you save your marriage.

Even if the efforts fail, knowing that you took all steps you could to attempt to save a failing marriage can help minimize later emotional suffering. If your marriage cannot be saved and divorce is unavoidable, scheduling a pre-divorce consultation with our firm can help you prepare for the process and plan for the requirements and expectations of the court system.

A pre-dissolution consultation offers the following benefits, by:

  • Addressing your concerns and understanding the impact of divorce ahead of time to help you better prepare for the future.
  • Appropriately planning for a divorce to put you in better control of your situation and help you protect your assets and preserve your parental rights.
  • Discussing the divorce process and laws that apply to your situation, so you can move forward with realistic expectations about the end result of the divorce proceedings.

Contact our firm at (314) 309-2799 to set up your pre-divorce consultation.

Our Clients Mean Everything to Us

Read Stories Directly From People We've Helped
    "Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything."
    My experience with Mr. Cavanagh was very pleasant. I was kept informed about what was going on with my case. Phone calls were returned promptly and everything was explained to me. Knowledgeable, personable and fair - can't ask for much more than that. He was on my side. One more thing.... he's not a pushover when it comes to the opponent! Love it!
    - Terri Buckner
    "The best there is in the Biz"
    Jack has been a lawyer for a long time. He values his clients and sees them as people with individual circumstances, and not just dollar bills like other attorneys. Anyone that knows anything about the law knows it’s about making and keeping good rapport with all parties involved. And for a defense attorney, being familiar with the judge to the prosecutor and being on a friendly basis with them is exceptionally important. And Jack knows everyone! He should as he’s been doing this for probably over 40 years. He’s not only a great attorney but I consider him a friend. Don’t make the mistake of choosing an unknown rookie attorney who may be a couple bucks cheaper. Choose Jack!
    - Paige
    "Would recommend"
    Jack resolved a case from 1500 miles away in a timely manner. Professional throughout the entire process, took the time to understand my needs as a client and fulfilled them without ever wavering in his commitment or price. Would recommend.
    - Patrick S.
    "He has worked with me even though we are in different states to ensure I am kept abreast of what is going on."
    He has worked with me even though we are in different states to ensure I am kept abreast of what is going on.
    - Former Client
    "We won a battle like David against Goliath"
    Jack is great lawyer with lots of experience. I’m glad we I hired him to represent me. We won a battle like David against Goliath.
    - Rolles G.
    "I was beyond satisfy"
    Mr. Jack Cavanagh was my attorney getting me removed from an child birth certificate that wasn’t my child. He made the process very easy and timely manner the communication was very good and I was beyond satisfy with the outcome and service Thank you Mr.Jack and Ms.English
    - Demetric L.
    "I would give her 10 Stars if I could!"
    They are very very professional and very quick to respond so you're not left in the dark about anything to do with your case! I was very happy with the results of my case and my experience with them. I highly recommend if you're looking for a divorce lawyer or any kind of family law, Jack cavanaugh and his associates are great! I have to give a special shout out to Eka because she really made my life a heck of a lot easier and was always so quick to get back to me and let me know what is going on! I would give her 10 Stars if I could!
    - Courtney T.
    "I've worked with Jack on two separate occasions and both times I felt that he not only had my best interest in mind but was going to bat on my behalf. "
    I would highly recommend setting up a consultation with Jack regarding your legal matters as he certainly goes above and beyond for his clients.
    - Matt