Divorce and Family Law

WHAT IS FAMILY LAW?

Family Law is the practice of law that revolves around marital and/or child related issues. From terminating your marriage to gaining custody of a non-marital child, to changing previously granted divorce orders to establishing a parenting time schedule, a family law attorney can help.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU NEED

-Dissolution: Husband & wife agree to all issues including property division, debt allocation, spousal support, and all child issues (support, custody & visitation). Both parties sign all documents and attend one brief hearing in order to end their marriage.

-Uncontested Divorce: Either husband or wife wants to end the marriage. However, the other party is not willing to cooperate, but will not object to the issues in the case. A divorce is filed, a hearing is held, but the party that does not cooperate does not attend and the divorce is granted by default. This is a great option when a person does not know their spouse’s whereabouts.

-Contested Divorce: This is where the husband and wife disagree on at least one issue. It can be only one issue causing the problem or every issue. When you hear the word divorce, this is what comes to mind. Contested cases can be messy and lengthy. An experience attorney can make all of the difference.

-Child Issues: Anytime a child was born during a marriage that is being ended, all child issues are handled in the divorce, including custody, visitation and support. If a child is born outside of a marriage, the parties can agree or dispute the custody, visitation and support. These matters are handled by a juvenile court and the orders granted are valid until the child turns 18 and is out of high school.

-Modifications: If a court order is granted either through any family law matter including divorce, dissolution and cases involving children, the orders can be changed at a later date by requesting a modification. If all parties agree the modification is agreed. If the issues are disputed it is a contested matter that must be decided by the court.

-Other Family Law Matters: Adoption is where a non-biological parent actually gains the same rights as a biological parent through technical court proceedings. Protection Orders are granted by courts when a person is in fear of immediate harm as a means of legally keeping the wrongdoer away.

HOW BARR JONES & ASSOCIATES LLP CAN HELP

Our Divorce / Family Law Department attorneys have experience with multiple areas of the law. Our firm handles a high volume of family law matters and is greatly respected by the courts. Regardless of the family law situation that you are facing, we have the knowledge and experience to help. We can properly advise you of your options while answering the many questions that you may have. Call us today for your free telephone consultation. Let us show you why Barr, Jones & Associates LLP is a wise decision to help protect you in your time of transition.