The U.S. Virgin Islands is a “no-fault grounds” territory. This means that you do not need a reason further than wanting a divorce to get a divorce. However, there are two different types of divorce, uncontested and contested.

Uncontested Divorce

An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which both parties agree on all issues including but not limited to custody and distribution of marital assets such as real property and debts. An uncontested divorce is fairly simple but requires knowledgeable representation to ensure that you are protected. 

Contested Divorce

A contested divorce can be relatively simple or extremely complicated. For example, one party may not know what assets the couple has acquired during the marriage. There may be hidden accounts and hidden property that need to be discovered. Businesses may need to be valued. Properties may need to be appraised. On the other hand, the parties may be in total agreement but disagree on alimony or the marital homestead. In these situations, you require aggressively compassionate representation to confidently navigate through these tense moments.

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Custody is about the “best interest of the child.” This is a fluid concept in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the law does not define what the “best interest of the child” is. Attorney Evert has tried numerous custody cases, including appeals, and she is highly skilled in the ambiguous nature of child custody cases and fathers’ rights.

No one gets married thinking they will get divorced, but the reality is that a large number of marriages do end in divorce. When a divorce happens, clients aren’t often in the best emotional place to decide things like who gets the marital home or whether one spouse deserves alimony.

Negotiating a prenuptial agreement before you get married can help protect you in case of a divorce, or at the least give you some certainty about what will happen, whether you are trying to protect the assets you are bringing into the marriage or you are trying to shield yourself from being left in dire financial straits by your spouse.

Attorney Evert can negotiate prenuptial or postnuptial agreements to protect your future in case your marriage ends. The right prenuptial agreement can give you peace of mind and can even help your marriage get started on the right foot.

Mediation gives you the opportunity to negotiate a settlement without ever stepping foot in a courtroom saving all parties involved time and money. Having founded the largest mediation company in the US Virgin Islands, American Mediation Institute, Attorney Evert is extremely skilled and able to obtain your desired results amicably.

Sometimes litigation is necessary to reach a just and equitable resolution for clients. When it’s time to fight, Attorney Evert fights to win. Her aggressive litigation approach is what you need to navigate through the adversarial litigation process in order to obtain the most favorable trial outcome.