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Divorce
We are here to help you navigate through every step of the divorce process.
It is never easy when a marriage ends. But, no matter how painful a divorce is, we can assure you that there are happier times ahead. Surround yourself with positivity and rely on friends and family during this difficult time. And don't be so hard on yourself! A divorce is a time of grieving and it is important to give yourself grace, as your entire life has been turned upside down!
We realize that the process of filing for a Divorce can be a long and stressful process: trying to keep up with the paper work, filing dates and the constant back and forth between you and your spouse. We will help you determine whether you fall into the Contested or Uncontested Divorce category. This will make a difference in regards to what needs to be filed with the court. During the process, we will ensure that your rights are protected and help to minimize the amount of contact with your spouse and stress that may be involved.
“Divorce isn't such a tragedy. A tragedy’s staying in an unhappy marriage, teaching your children the wrong things about love. Nobody ever died of divorce.”
(Jennifer Weiner)
Child Custody
Situations dealing with child custody have to be handled with absolute delicacy. Children deserve to be treated with compassion, and any ruling needs to have your child's best interest in mind.
In addition to the financial obligations of both parents to their children, both parents deserve to maintain a relationship with their children. Child custody and parenting plans establish how the child's time is spent and which parent makes daily and major decisions.
Changes in circumstances, such as changes in careers, relocation, remarriage, and other issues can raise the need for modifications to these arrangements.
•Physical custody
•Shared custody
•Visitation
•Parenting plans
In many situations, we can help you SAVE time, money, frustration, and emotional difficulty by handling the entire process outside of the courtroom.
Don't wait when you need to establish a safe, stable home for your child. Call us to schedule a consultation so we can begin working on your representation.
“This is probably one of the most difficult challenges any parent could face - learning to love the other parent enough to make the children first.”
(Iyanla Vanzant)
Adoption
Adoption is a process that involves very specific rules and procedures, and adoption law is one area of family law that can be particularly difficult to navigate without legal counsel. There are many types of adoption, each with their own set of procedures, making adoption an often complicated process.
Adoption procedures can be confusing both for the biological parents and the adoptive parents. All parties to an adoption case should be informed about their rights, how the adoption system works, and how best to keep the child’s best interests protected. Adoption is often an experience that results in the happiest of endings, and with the help of a knowledgeable adoption lawyer the road to a new family can be made clearer.
It is important that you have a basic knowledge of adoption, regardless of whether you are welcoming a child into your family or securing a new family who will provide a good life for your birth child.
“Whether your children are yours through biology or adoption, they are yours through love.”
(Sadia Rebecca Rodriguez)
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