Family Law
There are few things in life as stressful as dramatic changes in family relationships. If you are in the process of making a legal change in your personal life or are contemplating one, please reach out to schedule a consultation. We are aware that clients making life-altering decisions require guidance and empathy. We have the legal tools to support you during your time of transition. We aim to settle family matters early on and reduce damages without compromising our client’s interests. If litigation is inevitable, we will aggressively pursue the best outcomes for our clients.
How I can help?
Whether you are preparing for a divorce, grappling with child custody or child support issues, or anything in between, we are here.
We can provide counsel in:
Adoption.
Child Support.
Divorce and legal separation.
Domestic Violence.
Guardianship.
Mediation.
Paternity and Child Custody.
Post-divorce modifications and enforcement.
Termination of Parental Rights.
Looking for answers, here are some frequently asked questions
What actions could hurt my divorce case?
Do not drain joint accounts, post on social media, or start dating new people during your separation period.
What is the first step I take in the divorce process?
The first step is to file the following papers with the Clerk of Court, Family Court Division. The forms you will need to include with your paperwork includes:
Family Court Cover Sheet
Certificate of Exemption
Summons for Divorce
Complaint for Divorce
Financial Declaration Form (do not sign this until you are in front of a notary public)
Acceptance of Service
Request for Hearing, and
Final Order of Divorce
What are the different types of Custody?
Physical Custody: The ability of a guardian to determine the living arrangements of the child involved.
Legal Custody: Grants a guardian permission to make long-term decisions concerning the child’s upbringing and well-being.
Joint Custody: An arrangement where a child splits his/her time among the living quarters of both guardians.
Sole Custody: In the case of an absent and/or abusive guardian, one guardian is awarded full custody of the child.
How do I get custody of my child?
Getting custody of a child is a complex and difficult legal process. You are strongly urged to speak to an attorney regarding any custody issues.