There can be many issues that arise when a marriage or other such relationship dissolves or begins. Having an attorney you can trust during this time of your life can alleviate the stress of a difficult situation. Family law involves the relationships between a husband and a wife and a parent and a child. This area of the law also encompasses nontraditional relationships that may occur outside of a marriage.
•Divorce (contested and uncontested)
• Separation Agreements
• Child Custody and Visitation
•Child Support
As society has progressed, so has the definition of marriage and family. Many people marry more than once and most often have children from their first marriage. We refer to this as a “blended” family. Later in life, these blended marriages can cause significant legal problems in the context of medical decisions and entitlement qualification, such as Medicaid benefits. Our experience in the areas of Elder Law and Family Law can protect you and your family when facing these unique challenges.
•Prenuptial Agreements and consequences with Medicaid/VA Benefits
• Postnuptial Agreements and consequences with Medicaid/VA Benefits
• Settlement Agreements Agreements and consequences with Medicaid/VA Benefits
•Social Security entitlement based on ex-spouse's work record
•Property rights and obligations for seniors who divorce
•Waivers and disclaimers and effect on entitlements such as Medicaid
•Medicaid and divorce
Life is what happens while we are making other plans. If you know what your legal rights are, you can put the plans in place to protect yourself from life's inevitable surprises.
In addition, we can assist you with drafting of premarital agreements prior to your marriage. A premarital agreement can limit or relinquish certain marital property and support rights that would otherwise be available by virtue of marriage. This type of agreement can be very useful when dealing with a second or subsequent marriage with pre-existing children.
Please contact us for a consultation today.