Areas of Practice
family law
Like all things in life, family relationships have their ups and downs. We’re here to help bridge the gap during those transitions. Our team offers support with divorce, child custody, step-parent adoption, spousal support & alimony, custody, child support, parenting time, separation agreements, mediation, amicable divorce, separate maintenance, paternity, domestic relations orders, and many other family law matters.
LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION
LSR is the a la cart of legal services. Pay only for the things that you need. There may be times in which you do not need our full representation for your family law matter. Maybe you need help with drafting documents or guidance on the applicable laws. This "unbundling" of services can save you time and money when you're comfortable taking on a share of the work yourself.
QDRO & EDRO
The division of most retirement plans requires an extra step because of a federal law known as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This law helps protect retirement funds from creditors. The plan administrator may require a domestic relations order to resolve the distribution of retirement assets. These may be QDROs or EDROs. We draft DROs and assist step by step with the approval process.
MEDIATION
Mediation is about resolving issues so that each spouse may end the marriage amicably in the most cost-effective method possible. With a neutral third party, the couple can effectively stay focused on the issues at hand with ground rules. Mediators can assist with custody and parenting time, child support, retirement, distribution of property, and any other conflict resolution necessary.
ESTATE PLANNING
We offer an educational approach to estate planning. Preparing in advance means that your loved ones have a plan to resolve things peacefully and efficiently. Without proper planning, the probate court may be required and assets could be restricted until the court approves the distribution plan after creditors have a right to make claims. An estate plan typically includes Powers of Attorney, Patient Advocate Designation, Wills and Trusts.
PROBATE ADMINISTRATION
Dealing with Probate can be draining, especially when you are already dealing with so many changes during a difficult time. Probate can be complicated and time-consuming, but it is not the end of the world. Our firm will help you overcome the probate administration process in the most time and cost-effective way possible.
Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate - Practice Areas
Divorce
Separate Maintenance
Annulment
Child Custody
Child Support
Parenting Time
Change of Domicile
Enforcement of Court Orders
Property Settlements
Family Law
Spousal Support / Alimony
Paternity
Divorce Mediation
Domestic Relations
Equitable Distribution
Marital Agreements
Marital Property Law
Amicable Divorce
Estate Planning
Wills & Pour-over Wills
Revocable Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Patient Care Advocate
Probate Administration
Post Divorce Modification
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)
Cottage & Cabin Law / Vacation Homes
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