6302 W. Broadway St, Ste 250
Pearland, Texas 77581
United States
Scott M. Brown & Associates is a Texas Law firm specializing in Divorce, Contested Child Custody & DWI cases. With Offices in Pearland, Webster & Angleton, the attorneys can provide exceptional results in Family Law & Criminal Defense unparalleled by the competition with stellar client reviews. || Website: https://sbrownlawyer.com
1104 Thompson Rd
RICHMOND, texas 77469
United States
Attorney Frank J. Vendt, Jr. understands the obstacles you face when it is time for a marriage to come to an end. He has been through this process himself and can advise his clients not only as an attorney but as a father of two who was able to move forward following his divorce. With extensive experience in high-stakes cases such as those that involve child custody matters or high net worth divorces, we have everything you need to address those challenges no matter how complex they may be.
1760 S Stemmons Fwy
Lewisville, Texas 75067
United States
At The Jimenez Law Firm, P.C., your goals are our goals. We understand that it can be intimidating to contact a lawyer and trust a legal professional with your family’s well-being or your future freedom. You can count on our attorneys for personal service and individual attention throughout your case. Only by working hand in hand can we successfully accomplish your goals.
1990 East Algonquin Road #100
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
United States
We are dedicated protecting rights of clients involved in family law disputes in the greater Chicago area. We are very passionate in representing women and men all types of family law matters including divorce, asset division, spousal support & maintenance and much more. We have convenient offices located in Chicago and Northwest Suburban Schaumburg and represent family law clients throughout Cook, Lake and DuPage Counties.
1150 1st Ave, Suite 501
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
United States
Helping you reach peaceful resolutions involving your difficult life transitions concerning divorce, custody, support, alimony and equitable distribution. Throughout my 30 plus years practicing family law, I have always sought to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem. – Lenore M. J. Myers, Esq.
136 S Main St
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
United States
Just Law is a family law firm unlike any other. We stay focused on two things: our clients’ well-being and delivering the best results possible, no matter the opposition or circumstances. Call today to find out more about Just Law and schedule your consultation today!’
4705 Columbus St
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
United States
Mahoney & Richmond, PLLC is a group of Virginia Beach family law attorneys serving clients in a range of matters. Call our capable lawyers today to discuss your case. For more details Visit us at https://mnr-law.com/
3325 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida 33021
United States
Seyba Law PLLC is located in Hollywood, FL and serves clients in and around Dania, Hallandale, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, North Miami Beach, Miami, Pompano Beach, Hialeah, Opa Locka, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County.
114 E Van Buren Ave #2
Naperville, Illinois 60540
United States
Keough & Moody, P.C. is a Chicago and Naperville based law firm providing full-service representation to condominium, townhome and homeowners’ associations, not-for-profit corporations, businesses, and financial institutions.
5950 Sherry Ln
Dallas, Texas 75225
United States
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson is a Dallas Divorce & Family law firm that strives to achieve the best outcome for you, your finances and children. For 25 years, our firm has litigated and mediated challenging and complex matrimonial and child custody matters with experience, knowledge and focus to address your needs and help reclaim your future. Our board-certified Dallas divorce lawyers have extensive experience in all areas of family law including but not limited to divorce, child custod
329 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60654
United States
We are dedicated protecting rights of clients involved in family law disputes in the greater Chicago area. We are very passionate in representing women and men all types of family law matters including divorce, asset division, spousal support & maintenance and much more. We have convenient offices located in Chicago and Northwest Suburban Schaumburg and represent family law clients throughout Cook, Lake and DuPage Counties.
1003 Neudearborn Ln
Naperville, Illinois 60563
United States
https://www.covertlegal.com/ – At the Law Office of Brian Covert, our attorneys have the strategies, drive and resources to help protect your home, your family and your credit. Let our knowledgeable lawyers get you through the difficult times. From our offices in Naperville, Warrenville and Schaumburg, Illinois, we are easily accessible.
5250 Old Orchard Rd UNIT 310
Skokie, Illinois 60077
United States
An approach that helps people resolve their problems in a non-confrontational manner is best. The divorce attorneys of Gordon & Perlut, LLC help you work toward the appropriate solution for your Family Law situation.
620 W Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
United States
We have more than 25 years of experience helping clients address problems that they face related to fathers’ rights and family law, corporate and business law, real estate, construction law and litigation. Schedule a free initial consultation today!
323 W Wacker Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60601
United States
Do you need the help of a divorce or family law attorney in Chicago or any of the surrounding Chicagoland areas? As a Chicago area divorce lawyer, Michael Craven will help you reduce the stress by putting his divorce law experience and skill to work for you.
8920 N Western Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73114
United States
Pawan Pandey is a lawyer working for best lawyers in Delhi firm which started in 2017. We offer help in family law including divorce cases, criminal case and Cheque bounce. Our team of lawyers are experienced and available for our clients 24×7.
128 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
United States
Nathan J. Sheldon provides legal advice and litigation in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense. These include Divorce, Child Support, Custody, DSS Defense and criminal defense of all types of charges.
11 N Washington St #230
Rockville, Maryland 20850
United States
The Law Offices of Sandra Guzman-Salvado, LLC, is family law firm located in downtown Rockville, Maryland. This is a diverse, bilingual, and affordable law firm for a variety of attorney services. Contact the Law Offices of Sandra Guzman-Salvado to schedule a consultation.
1011 Surrey Lane, Bldg 200
Flower Mound, texas 75022
United States
Wilson & Associates Law, P.C. attorneys focus exclusively on family law and is located in Flower Mound, TX. The law firm serves clients needing family law services to include divorce, child custody, child support, prenuptial agreements and alimony.
902 Market Street, Suite 200
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
United States
Because of the personal nature of North Carolina divorce and family law, choosing the right lawyer is important. You want an attorney who understands both the financial and emotional side of your case: someone you can trust to guide you through your divorce and protect what is most important to you. Call for a consultation so you can see for yourself whether speaks law firm is the right firm for you.
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.
