Family law focuses on legal matters that impact families. This can include marital issues such as divorce, along with those things impacted by the dissolution of a marriage: alimony, property division, and child custody, support and visitation. Family law attorneys can also assist with issues such as adopting a child and establishing parental rights through paternity testing.
A family law attorney focuses his or her practice on issues that are often both legally and emotionally difficult. Your choice of family law attorney is, therefore, incredibly important. Selecting a lawyer who you trust is essential. So too is having a family law lawyer with the courage, tenacity, and experience to represent your best interests.
Areas of Practice
A family law attorney can assist with civil proceedings such as:
- Prenuptial Agreements. A prenup works to protect you and your partner in the unfortunate case of divorce. It can ease divorce proceedings and help ensure no one suffers exceptional losses
- Legal Separation. Legal separation allows a couple to define clear rules for their lives without completely ending their marriage. It may include child custody and visitation orders, alimony and child support orders, and property and asset division. Legal separation is required in some states before a divorce can be granted
- Divorce. While different for every relationship, divorce proceedings may include property and asset division, debt division, spousal maintenance, and child support. Divorce may also include business and partnership dissolution
- Child Custody and Visitation. Typically included in divorce proceedings, custody and visitation issues can also arise with parents who have never been married and may even reoccur as a children age
- Paternity. Sometimes related to custody and visitation issues, determining paternity is essential for establishing parental rights and responsibilities
- Adoption. Seldom as straightforward as hoped, adoption can pose several complex issues, particularly when state or international lines are crossed
Family law attorneys assist with all legal concerns that accompany family life. An experienced and dedicated family law lawyer will take a comprehensive view of your situation, serve as a voice of reason and calm, and work tirelessly for the best outcome possible.
Do You Need an Attorney?
Family legal issues come with a unique set of troubles. Having a family law attorney on your side who can offer sound and reasoned advice helps reduce confusion and provides additional support. It is one of the best ways to protect your interests and to make sure that your needs are being met.
Family law is constantly evolving. Successful navigation of family law issues requires an intimate knowledge of these fluctuations. When selecting a family law attorney, be sure to choose one whose legal knowledge you feel confident in.
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Call today to schedule a consultation with one of our family law attorneys. We serve women and men facing legal issues throughout the region.
