One of the most frequent issues to arise in divorce or separation situations are disputes over children. This is often a highly sensitive issue that can deeply effect your relationship with your children. There are many types of custody arrangements and parents must decide if they will share joint or sole legal and physical custody of their children. If they cannot agree, court intervention may be necessary. If urgent situations arise, an emergency request made to the court may need to occur. You can rely on the expertise of my firm to help guide youthrough this process.

Many issues need to be settled when a couple decide to get divorced. When you have an experienced attorney representing you, you will find it easier to get through this difficult process. Complicated issues can arise in a divorce situations, including parental relocation (referred to as "move-away" cases) and division of complex assets such as community-owned companies, pensions and investments. Allowing my firm to guide and support you in this process will ensure a better and more cost-effective outcome for you and your family.

Family law entails the completion of many forms and documents, often with diverse and confusing deadlines. My law firm provides a comprehensive range of document preparation on behalf of clients, including the drafting and filing of divorce petitions, paternity actions, restaining order requests or responses, guardianships, custody and support requests, and emergency motions to the Court. My office also has extensive experience drafting prenuptial agreements for couples contemplating marriage, as well as couples ending their marriage who seek the completion of a marital settlement agreement to address the issues of their divorce. My firm has the legal expertise necessary to handle whatever document preparation your situation may require.

It is essential for couples in committed same-sex relationships to be active in taking all necessary steps to ensure their rights are fully protected. My law firm successfully works with same-sex couples to assist with a wide range of legal issues, including the drafting of prenuptial agreements, dissolving a domestic partnership, resolving child custody disputes, and assisting in domestic violence situations. My firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services to same-sex couples so that I can better protect you and your interests.