The preliminary conference is designed to give the judge and the two parties in a divorce action a clear understanding of what issues are agreed upon and what issues will require further negotiation or supervision from the court.
Based on the discussions in the preliminary conference, the judge may decide that any minor children require their own representation if child custody remains an outstanding matter.
You and your spouse may also be ordered to sit for interviews with a mental health professional who will provide advice to the court about custody.
If distribution of assets remains a sticking point, the judge may order an appraisal of the disputed assets.
After the PC, the discovery phase of the divorce begins, so be prepared to turn over (and receive) a good amount of financial information.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer are some of Rochester’s most experienced divorce lawyers. We protect your interests every step of the way.
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