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What Are Some Common Family Law Issues?

Family law covers a wide range of legal matters and a good family law attorney will be up to date in their knowledge of the state’s laws governing marriage, divorce, child custody, and more, so they can provide you with the best legal assistance possible for your unique situation. Some areas where a skilled family law lawyer may be able to help:

• Assist individuals filing for divorce, including divorces involving businesses or other important assets.
• Oversee negotiations and drafting agreements and documents for divorce-related legal issues, such as child support, alimony, and child custody issues.
• Get victim of domestic violence safely out of abusive relationships and provide ongoing assistance to protect them by issuing restraining orders and other protection orders available under state law.
• Guide divorced, separated, or unmarried parents through creating or modifying parenting plans.
• Help individuals in non-traditional relationships end their domestic partnerships and divide joint property.
• Provide non-divorce options, such as legal separation and mediation, for people experiencing difficulties in their relationship.
• Determine paternity through DNA testing for the purposes of child support or a father’s visitation rights.
• Craft prenuptial agreements for people planning to marry.
• Provide help navigating the law for individuals and families looking to adopt.