Family Law
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Our family law attorneys guide clients through sensitive legal matters including divorce, custody, and support disputes. We work with our clients sympathetically and attentively, while advocating for the well-being of their families and pursuing practical, effective resolutions.
Common issues or tasks that may arise in divorce or custody cases include the following, among others.
Divorce
- Division of marital debts and assets
- Alimony
- Custody, parent-time, and child support (see below)
- Early settlement negotiations
- Mediation
- Stipulations and Partial Stipulations
- Petitions, Answers, and Counter-Petitions for Divorce
- Domestic Relations Injunction
- Verified Financial Declarations
- Initial Disclosures
- Additional discovery (subpoenas, depositions, business valuations, etc.)
- Motions for Temporary Orders
- Motions to Enforce and for Sanctions
- Case Management Conferences
- Hearing(s)
- Trial
- Petitions to Modify Decree of Divorce
- Termination of alimony
Custody & Parent-Time
- (See also above list of common Divorce issues/tasks)
- Physical Custody
- Legal Custody
- Parent-Time schedules and terms
- Communications between parents
- Parenting Apps
- “Mutual Restraining Orders”
- Communications from parents to children
- Parenting and Educational Plans
- Child Support
- Income Verification
- Insurance and Medical Expense coverage for the children
- Child tax credits
- Involvement with Guardian ad Litem attorneys
- Involvement with Custody Evaluators
- Involvement with Special Masters
- Custody/Parentage/Paternity Cases (i.e., parents were never married)
- Petitions to Modify Decrees of Parentage/Custody
Although these non-exhaustive lists of possible issues or tasks may seem overwhelming, it is important to note that family law cases vary greatly in their levels of disputes/contention, the length of time it takes to reach a resolution, and the extent to which the court must be involved. Our family law attorneys strive to help clients reach resolutions as promptly and amicably as possible, believing this usually leads to the most beneficial, and least emotionally and financially taxing, result for our clients. However, if this is not possible in your case, we are prepared to advocate zealously on your behalf, through trial if necessary, while still striving toward an ultimate goal of providing as much peace, closure, and clarity as possible for you, your family, and your revised family dynamics moving forward.
Throughout the process, however extensive your process might be, we are prepared to walk by your side, ensure the Court’s requirements of you are met, provide wise advice regarding your legal options, and support you with skilled advocacy and representation during this trying time of your life.
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