FAMILY LAWYERS

A family lawyer handles any legal action in family courts. Family courts are designed to provide care and support for family-based matters, and family lawyers ensure that families with legal issues get the care and attention that they require. A family law attorney can help you with a number of different legal matters. An excellent general and family law attorney can strategize a variety of approaches to your situation and work with you to ensure that you maximize your possibility of a favorable outcome.

Here are some of the main areas of family law practice:

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements are increasing in popularity and are intended to create trust in marriage while clearly defining the line between individual and shared liabilities or assets. Prenuptial agreements are becoming more and more common and do not precipitate a higher risk of divorce, as was once thought.

Divorce

In divorces, a variety of factors need to be agreed upon or decided by a judge. They include issues like:

  • Division of assets and debts 
  • Child custody
  • Child support, 
  • Spousal support
  • Distribution of shared property

You and your spouse may be able to reach an uncontested agreement on some or all of these issues before going to court. Or, an agreement can be achieved with direct collaboration between you and your attorney and your soon-to-be ex-spouse and theirs. When spouses can’t reach an agreement, they file for a contested divorce, and a judge decides their issues.

Separation

Separation is often a condition that is put into place before a divorce. It may also be a viable option if spouses are considering terminating their divorce and are uncertain, have religious or moral issues with divorce, or any other number of reasons. Separation involves many different steps that ensure it’s done legally and comprehensively, so working with an experienced attorney is the best way to ensure that your separation is done correctly.

Adoption

To ensure that you are taking all of the proper steps towards a successful adoption, work with a family lawyer who can help you work towards the outcome that you are hoping for.

Child Custody

During a divorce case where there are children involved, one of the most important things to be determined during divorce proceedings is legal and physical custody arrangements. Two different types of custody must be determined — physical and legal. Your attorney can help you reach the most favorable outcome in both these categories.

Visitation Rights

Visitation rights allow the non-custodial parent to see the child. Previous rulings regarding visitation or custody can also be revisited if circumstances have changed.

Distribution Of Assets 

Your attorney can help to determine a fair division of assets and debts. Assets are not necessarily divided 50/50. Many times, a variety of factors will be taken into account. To make sure that each step you take during your family law situation improves your chances of a positive or fair outcome, work with a family law attorney. Schedule a case evaluation today to gain a better understanding of your options.