Our firm assists clients in all aspects of family law including:
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody and Visitation Schedules
    • Alimony
    • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • Modification of Child Support
    • Prenuptial Agreements
    • Mediation
    • Adoption 
 
Divorce

Also known as Dissolution of Marriage, every divorce proceeding is unique.  We handle both amicable, or uncontested, divorces as well as complex and contested marital dissolutions.  Many divorces include some of all of the following:
    • Alimony
    • Division of property
    • Complex business evaluation
    • Mutual funds, stocks and securities distribution
    • Evaluation of assets
    • Debt management
 
Child Custody

The breakup of a marriage is more traumatic for the children than for the parents.  Thus, parents should exercise great care to minimize the emotional toll on children when a separation takes place.
 When parents separate, decisions regarding the custody and support of the child must be made.  If the parents are not able to resolve these issues, the decision will be left to the court.  When deciding issues regarding child custody, the courts' overriding concern will be the best interests of the child, and judges will consider a number of factors including the preference of the child, the mental and physical health of the parents, and the relationships between the child, the parents and siblings.
 
We understand the impact that divorce and parental separation has on children and work hard to negotiate effective custody arrangements in the best interest of your children.   We help families establish custody agreements that recognize and respond to all family relationships.  We handle custody matters involving parent’s rights, visitation agreements, and temporary custody and visitation.  A shared parenting agreement is often the best solution to a custody dispute.  The alternative is an adversarial divorce litigation over custody which all too often results in emotional trauma for all parties and in particular, the children.
 
Adoption

While adopting a child can be an immensely rewarding experience, it is often accompanied by a host of legal and bureaucratic complexities.  Those who approach the process with the aid of a knowledgeable attorney find that they are relieved of much of the delays, frustration and expense it often entails.

Whether you are contemplating open adoption, international, domestic, or co-parent adoption of a spouse or partner's child, our firm can effectively coordinate the parties, court and state agencies to ensure a seemless and enjoyable adoption process.  Often, certain requirements can be expidited or even dispensed with entirely, saving our clients both time and money.