As an umbrella term, Family Law refers to all things involving the expansion, contraction, or administration of a family. This includes things like pre-marital and post-marital agreements, paternity, adoption, marriage, divorce, custody, modification of existing orders, family violence and estate planning. Family Law is all about building the best future that you can.

Divorce can include child custody, child support, possession and access, property division, retirement division, valuation of real estate, division and/or valuation of businesses, and spousal support. No two cases are the same: military divorces are conducted differently from police and fire divorces, which are different from common law divorces. It’s easy to get lost: experienced legal counsel can contextualize your case so that you know what to expect and how to move forward.

Managing custody between parents is never cut and dried. Has either parent remarried? Were the parents ever married to begin with? How prominent are grandparents or other relatives in the life of the child? Child custody laws change, and new precedents are made regularly. A consultation can help to determine an arrangement that’s right for you.

If you’re having issues with child support, whether the problem is the court ordered amount, the payment or collection, or a life change that necessitates renegotiation: legal representation can address the situation.

With less than a decade of public knowledge and precedent, consulting a family law professional about your situation is a smart choice. Know your rights, know your options, and get the information you need to make informed decisions about your future.

It is always easier to revisit an old will than it is to make one for the first time. Even if you never revise it: something is better than nothing, even if all you do is name another person to administer your wishes. Estate planning is one of the easiest things to prepare for, and one of the hardest things to navigate the absence of. Powers of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney, Directives to Physicians and Disposition of Remains are all important documents that go along with estate planning.