108 Wild Basin Road S, Suite 250
Austin, texas 78746
United States
My name is Ben Carrasco. I am a Stanford-educated family law attorney in Austin, Texas. I provide personal counsel, steady leadership, and aggressive representation. Website: https://www.bencarrascolaw.com/
25152 Springfield Ct
Santa Clarita, California 91355
United States
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm provides accomplished legal representation in divorce, annulments, domestic violence restraining orders, paternity, child custody and visitation, child support, property division, spousal support, mediation and premarital agreements.
Ventura
Ventura, California 93003
United States
At HARTLEY LAMAS Et Al – Attorneys at Law, we are proud to serve individuals and families in Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and throughout Southern California. Our firm deals in divorce, child custody & other family law.
3707 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Suite 400
houston, texas 77068
United States
Established in 2012. When you work with our firm, you will see that we are committed to tenaciously representing clients in every scope of the Texas court system. We believe the cornerstone of our success is the trust we are able to build with clients, while still maintaining the highest caliber of Legal services.
2 S Main St
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 03894
United States
Paul Monzione’s practice is a full service law firm representing clients in New England and California, with a principal office at 2 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. His office is affiliated with offices throughout New Hampshire, Boston, and he maintains an office in San Francisco. From the beginning of his career in 1981, Mr. Monzione has handled challenging and high profile cases, often against the biggest and best defense firms in the country. He has also obtained some of the la
513 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, texas 77027
United States
Houston Family Lawyers, Child Custody Attorneys, Child Support Law Firm. At Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law, we are dedicated to helping you protect your rights and your family’s well-being. We know how stressful dealing with sensitive family law issues can be, and how important it is to have an experienced legal professional in your corner. You can trust that we will do what it takes to secure you a favorable resolution while minimizing conflict as much as possible.
9600 Koger Blvd N
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
United States
Experienced, prompt and personal representation in the areas you need most: Family Law, Criminal Defense, Auto Accidents, and Probate.
951 Market St Suite 202
Fort mill, South Carolina 29708
United States
At Harden Law, we understand the frustration and difficulties surrounding divorce and separation. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, and our strong advocacy on your behalf. Our representation provides you with guidance and support throughout this transitional period of your life to help you feel safe and secure. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and professional representation in family law matters. Legal issues regarding divorce and separation.
203 Telluride St
Brighton, Colorado 80601
United States
Denver attorneys practicing family and elder law. We serve all generations of your family.
15 8th Ave N
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303
United States
A successful case outcome means different things to different clients, depending on their goals and needs. To Toepfer at Law, success means one thing: that each client is satisfied with our representation and feels ready to move forward into a better future.
1015 Ashes Dr
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
United States
In our world today, it becomes harder than ever to find attorneys that actually care about your well-being. If you are looking for a divorce lawyer that will prioritize your best interests, contact Russell Family Law & Litigation in Wilmington, NC. Our proprietor, Erin E. Russell, J.D., is here to provide you with the legal representation you deserve. As one of today’s top emerging divorce attorneys, Erin utilizes modern methods to make sure that your expectations are not only met, but exc
440 Louisiana St
houston, texas 77002
United States
The Larson Law Office provides legal services in relation to family law, including divorce, child custody disputes, child support issues, and estate planning to individuals in the Houston, Texas area. Our lawyers also represent small businesses and family-owned enterprises in business litigation matters. For honest, straightforward advice and experienced legal representation, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of The Larson Law Office today.
501 Gloucester St, Ste 118
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
United States
For over 25 years McManus S. E. Ga Law has been providing expert legal advice to numerous clients across the state of Georgia. Located in downtown Brunswick GA, Mark McManus is committed to the highest standards of professionalism. With over two decades of civil litigation and trial experience McManus offers his clients a number services in areas like family law, corporate and business law, and personal injury law.
1180 N Town Center Dr
Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
United States
Four attorneys, five locations, one goal. To help clients with their divorce or child custody issue. Wrong Marriage, Call Right Lawyers.
7455 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy
Spring Valley, Nevada 89113
United States
Right Lawyers was started in 2004 by divorce attorney Stacy Rocheleau. She started the firm in an executive suite. Just Stacy, an office the size of a broom closet, a computer, and a few law books. 12 years later the firm has grown by adding four attorneys, six staff members, and four locations. The firm may be bigger, with more attorneys, and more locations, but the focus is the same; to help clients with their divorce and custody issues. Wrong Marriage, Call Right Lawyers.
170 S Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, Nevada 89012
United States
Right Lawyers was started in 2004 by divorce attorney Stacy Rocheleau. She started the firm in an executive suite. Just Stacy, an office the size of a broom closet, a computer, and a few law books. 12 years later the firm has grown by adding four attorneys, six staff members, and two locations. The firm may be bigger, with more attorneys, and more locations, but the focus is the same; to help clients with their divorce and custody issues. Wrong Marriage, Call Right Lawyers.
28 Valley Rd
Montclair, New Jersey 07042
United States
The attorneys at The Micklin Law Group in Montclair, New Jersey represent individuals and families in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child support and custody, spousal support, equitable distribution of property, domestic violence, and post-decree matters. We offer personalized attention, superior results, and cost-effective representation. Contact our attorneys today at 973-562-0100.
187 Washington Ave
Nutley, New Jersey 07110
United States
The attorneys at The Micklin Law Group in Nutley, New Jersey represent individuals and families in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child support and custody, spousal support, equitable distribution of property, domestic violence, and post-decree matters. We offer personalized attention, superior results, and cost-effective representation. Contact our attorneys today at 973-562-0100.
600 S. Tononopah Dr., Suite 300
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
United States
Right Lawyers was started in 2004 by divorce attorney Stacy Rocheleau. She started the firm in an executive suite. Just Stacy, an office the size of a broom closet, a computer, and a few law books. 12 years later the firm has grown by adding four attorneys, six staff members, and four locations. The firm may be bigger, with more attorneys, and more locations, but the focus is the same; to help clients with their divorce and custody issues. Wrong Marriage, Call Right Lawyers.
333 Grand Ave
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
United States
Allison Maxim provides compassionate and personalized representation to individuals in their local, interstate, and international divorce and family law matters. With her Master’s in Clinical Psychology and her law degree, Allison understands the complicated emotional and legal dynamics involved in.
A divorce can be a very difficult situation to endure. The end of a committed relationship is bound to cause some form of pain to the parties. Unfortunately, a painful event such as splitting up from a spouse can be made even more difficult in the actual divorce process. There can be many reasons why a divorce gets messy. It can be an issue with how to split up assets such as real estate and personal property, the splitting of money and debts, or the process can be made even more acrimonious simply based on the anger each spouse has with the other over the split.
The splitting of assets is a very common issue that comes up in many divorces. The laws in the US tend to end at nearly the same place that grants each spouse a share of marital assets. The two systems in the US are Equitable Distribution and Community Property. Equitable Distribution sounds as if it would mean an equal 50/50 split; however, in this case, equitable means a split amongst former spouses that would be fair in the eyes of the court. Some western states, like California for example, utilize a community property system that entitles each spouse to a (somewhat) strict 50/50 split of marital assets. Marital assets in both systems are usually property obtained during marriage (provided it wasn’t acquired via a gift or inheritance.
In addition to splitting assets, a divorce usually entails other matters that deal with the couple’s relationship ranging anywhere from debts (credit cards, loans, and medical bills) to who gets to keep the family pets. The other large issue that would also be dealt with is the issue of custody and child support of any marital children. The issue of custody and support can be very simple if both parents agree, or it can be extremely difficult if the parents do not agree. The most basic arrangement being that parents share legal and physical custody of their children. Legal custody is the right to make child-rearing decisions. It usually includes input over a child’s medical treatment, schooling, and religion. Physical custody is whether the child actually resides. Where the child resides usually plays into the child support issue as it is usually the custodial parent who receives child support from the non-custodial parent.
A divorce attorney will be well versed in all the aspects of the issues mentioned above. A divorce attorney will understand what the law requires of each spouse. The divorce attorney is usually a vital negotiator in this process. The attorney can make sure that the process is fair and help determine these issues as efficiently as possible.
If you cannot amicable come up with a divorce settlement with your former spouse, you are going to need to retain the services of an attorney to help you file the necessary paperwork. Most divorce courts allow for a period of mediation before the case comes to a hearing. During that mediation, you will have multiple opportunities to try to negotiate a divorce settlement. An attorney can be vital at this stage of the process. At the point where you have retained attorneys, it may be easier to have another person speak on your behalf. Even if the split is not acrimonious, you still may need the attorney to help discover the full extent of your spouse finances and assets and determine your legal share of both.
The case may be that assets and debts are distributed in a simple and easy way, but there is tension over custody of children. The first thing that you should note in a custody case is that a court will do what they believe is in the best interest of the child. The court will take many things into account, such as where the child currently resides and the situation they are accustomed to. This is usually a situation that is fraught with anxiety as people worry about not being able to see their children. A couple of things need to be remembered. Biological parents have significant well-established rights to parent their children. It is very difficult for a person’s parental rights to be extinguished barring severe abuse and abandonment. A spouse should rest a little bit more ease at the prospects of not being able to see their children.
Where there is a child custody issue, there may also be a child support issue. Sometimes it can be difficult for a parent to ensure that the non-custodial parent pays their fair share of child support on time and in the right amount. There are enforcement procedures that can be handled by an attorney on the custodial parent’s behalf, or by the local state’s attorney office. Failure to pay child support can turn into a criminal matter and should be handled seriously. An attorney can see that a child support obligation is followed through with.
Divorce attorneys that handle child support and child custody issues also usually can handle most family law issues such as adoption, domestic violence issues, name changes and paternity cases. Family law issues are usually serious events that require a certain amount of care and understanding. If you are dealing with such an issue, you will want to make sure you consult with an attorney that can help you rectify the situation as efficient and painless as possible.
You will not want to take the search for an appropriate attorney lightly. If you are at the stage of thinking about hiring one for a family law issue, you should realize that the stakes are high and that you will need to find a qualified and experienced attorney you can trust to handle your issue the right way.
Follow these steps to help you find and vet the right attorney for your divorce:
This is the most important step of the process. You have to understand your situation and what kind of attention it needs. As mentioned above, divorce attorneys are most prominently used when a mutually amicable solution is unlikely. So you need, to be honest with yourself and assess the relationship you have with a spouse. You need to think of all what’s at stake, do you own a lot of assets that were acquired during the marriage? Do you feel your spouse was keeping finances a secret from you? Are there going to be substantial issues with child custody or child support? Is there a chance that you will reconcile with your spouse?
If you are not in the position of needing a divorce or child custody or support, how serious is your issue and does it rise to the need of speaking with an attorney? If it is something like a restraining order, drafting a prenuptial agreement or enforcing a parenting time agreement, then you most assuredly need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Next, you will want to start by conducting a simple search of local family law attorneys. Get the names of a few that you think will be able to help. Take a look at the profiles on their websites. Read the articles or summaries they have there. Often attorney websites will include articles on specific areas that they cover. That is a good place to check if the attorney handles similar issues to yours.
Whiles conducting your search, you may want to check out some legal organizations that deal with family law. There are many legal organizations that are designed to help people who really need advice. There are organizations whose sole mission is to help fathers in their custody battles. The need for such an organization stems from the assumption that mothers generally have the advantage in custody disputes. Help is also provided by legal organizations designed to help women. For instance, some of these organizations help women file for child support or give assistance to women who have been subject to domestic violence situations and are need of specialized legal advice on their options and additional counseling support.
Additionally, many lawyers are members of family law organizations within their legal communities. These organizations are made of like-minded attorneys who delve deeper into the subject area, not only because of its part of their job but usually because they have a strong interest in the subject. These organizations can be a great starting point, as they may be able to refer you to an attorney right for you or can give you some great information on your issue that is usually free of charge.
After you get a couple of names you are interested in, you will want to check their disciplinary history. It’s a good idea to see if an attorney has had any ethical violations in the past. Not only will it give you an idea of what pitfalls you may run into when hiring an attorney, but it can also serve as a peace of mind to find an attorney who has no disciplinary history. You may be surprised to find that there are a lot of attorneys who have no disciplinary history. You will find this information at the state bar association website. You will be able to search for the attorney by name, if there is any disciplinary history present, the bar association will have a record of it.
The only thing left to do is set up a consolation with an attorney that you have thoroughly researched. When you speak with an attorney, be sure not to hold anything back as they need to know all the facts involved with your case to give you the best advice possible.
