Divorce and Family Law

by Arthur R. Carmano Jr.

Divorce and Family Law

Divorce and family law issues are difficult to deal with for any family. Property must be divided, custody must be discussed, and the issues must be worked through so that both sides can have closure. Representing yourself in a divorce or family law case is not recommended because you may miss out on opportunities to strengthen your case or miss important information that can cause a negative outcome. Divorce and family law attorneys are the ideal professionals to work with if you want to file for divorce or work through a family issue using the court system. Knowing what kinds of cases a divorce and family lawyer can handle will help you choose the best attorney for your specific situation.

Alimony

If you want your spouse to pay alimony or you want the amount of alimony you are receiving to be increased, an experienced divorce lawyer can see to it that the courts hear your side of the story so that you get the best outcome. If your spouse is seeking alimony from you, or requests that the amount of alimony you are paying is increased, a qualified attorney can work with you to minimize the amount of alimony you need to pay, especially if it presents a financial hardship.

Child Support

Child support is usually paid to the custodial parent so that the needs of children involved in a divorce case can be met. If you are seeking child support from your ex-spouse, an attorney can work with you to see to it that a child support order is made and enforced. If you are currently paying child support to your ex-spouse and it is a financial burden, an attorney can work with you to reduce the amount of child support you are responsible for paying.

Custody

A divorce and family law attorney can represent both sides of a custody issue. If you're seeking custody of one or more children, you can be represented in court by an experienced divorce and family law attorney. If you currently have custody of your children and it is being threatened by your ex-spouse, an attorney can protect your interests and help you retain custody. Your attorney can also be instrumental in working with you to develop a visitation schedule for the non-custodial parent.

Equitable Distribution

If you're going through a divorce, a qualified attorney can work with you to ensure that your joint assets are equally distributed. These assets can include your home, joint bank accounts, pension plans, and other assets. A divorce attorney can also work to ensure that debt is evenly distributed so that one party is not responsible for all the joint debt that accrued during the marriage.

Post-Judgment Modification

If a judgment has already been made in a case involving your family, your attorney can work with you to get that judgment modified if your circumstances have changed. This can involve getting child support reduced if your income has been reduced or getting your children back from the custody of the state.

Domestic Violence

Divorce and family law attorneys can represent either side of a domestic violence case. Attorneys representing plaintiffs can help them prepare for court and speak on their behalf during hearings. Attorneys representing those accused of domestic violence can work with the defendant to prepare for court so that every side of the story can be told.

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