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Should
I hire a lawyer?
It ordinarily
is a good idea to consult with a lawyer about
any major life event or change, such as a contested
or uncontested divorce, child abuse matters, child
support modifications, child visitation and custody,
being accused of or a victim of domestic violence,
juvenile law, probate or other major family law
issue. Your legal rights could be at stake if
you don't. |
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Family Law is a multi-faceted area of law that deals
with family relations. Family law encompasses such areas as:
| Child custody and visitation |
Estate planning |
| Children's rights |
Estates and trusts |
| Child support |
Wills and will contests |
| Spousal support (Alimony) |
Probate |
| Separation agreements |
Insurance |
| Divorce (Dissolution of marriage) |
Cohabitation agreements |
Marital property division
(Equitable division) |
Pre-marital (pre-nuptial) agreements |
Family law courts generally hear cases pertaining
to dissolution of marriage, legal separation of the parties, nullity
of marriage, child custody, child and spousal support, elder law
legal issues, domestic violence petitions, and estate planning cases
like wills, will contests, guardianship, insurance, probate, trusts
and other estate related legal issues. |
