Getting What Is Rightfully Yours

3 Common Types Of Cases A Family Law Attorney Can Help With

1 August 2022

Estelle Mathieu

For many people, there simply is nothing more important than family. Consequently, dealing with legal matters involving family can be a difficult and stressful time in anyone's life. Thankfully, family law attorneys are able to help in these types of cases. Continue reading to learn more about some of the types of cases in which a family law attorney may be able to help you.

Adoption

While adoption is certainly one of the most joyful reasons to find yourself in front of a judge, the fact is that adoption cases can still be quite stressful simply due to their complex nature. Even a simple mistake during the adoption process can result in some rather significant delays. That is why it is so important to always work closely with a family law attorney when pursuing either a traditional adoption or step-parent adoption. In both of these types of adoption cases, your attorney will be able to ensure that all required documentation has been properly completed and submitted to the court in order to prevent any possible delays. If there are any issues regarding the rights of the biological parents, a family law attorney can help you to address these issues as well. 

Divorce

Unfortunately, not all marriages will last forever. In fact, a staggering number of marriages will ultimately end in divorce. What makes divorce cases so complex is that not only do these cases involve the dissolution of marriage, but they also involve the division of any marital assets and debts. Oftentimes spouses will struggle to reach an agreement regarding which spouse gets to retain ownership of certain property. Family law attorneys can help with these issues by either providing mediation services or by presenting evidence to the court if judicial intervention is needed in order to divide the assets fairly. 

Child Custody

Dealing with issues of child custody can be extremely emotional and stressful. This is especially true in cases where both parents are seeking primary custody of the child or children. With such high stakes in these cases, it is important to seek out legal representation in order to ensure that both your best interest and the best interest of your child are protected. With the help of a family law attorney, you will be able to present evidence to support your petition for custody and to potentially limit visitation from the non-custodial parent if necessary. Your attorney will also be able to help you handle any issues involving child support once custody has been awarded by the court. 

For more information, contact a family law attorney near you.

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