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Family Law Group
Legal custody and physical placement of minor children must
also be determined during a divorce action. The resolution of these issues
should reflect the ability of each party to provide necessary supervision
for the children with the desire that both parents remain involved in their
lives. Our attorneys are experienced in handling these issues, and are often
appointed by the courts to represent the interests of children in divorce
cases as guardians ad litem. Child and family support issues can also become a matter of
dispute during the dissolution of a marriage. A spouse may require financial
support while securing employment, completing a degree or establishing a career.
In addition, it may be necessary to make arrangements for child support in
order to protect the interests of the minor children. All of these issues
require the thoughtful and skillful representation which is provided by our
Family Law attorneys. The creation of, or addition to a family by the adoption of a child, may also require legal representation. The adoption of a child can occur under a number of circumstances, and each situation gives rise to a unique set of legal problems, some of which may not be resolved in a simple manner. Our attorneys are skilled at requiring that all appropriate steps are observed in the termination of parental rights and throughout the adoption process.
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Parties
to a divorce action must deal with issues involving legal custody and physical
placement of minor children, child and family support and the division of
marital property. Our attorneys ensure that our clients are aware of their
rights. We believe that it is important to work closely with our clients to
be certain that their rights are pursued and protected in a manner that suits
the client and is appropriate under the circumstances. As an example, we see
that clients receive an equitable share of the family’s marital property.
In some cases, that process requires the correct valuation and fair division
of assets, discovery of a spouse’s hidden assets, or prevention of improper
disposal of marital property.