- DivorceThe divorce process begins with a petition. As you are initiating the divorce, you will need to send a divorce petition to your spouse and give them a period of time to answer the petition. If they agree with the petition or if they do not answer, the petition is considered valid and the court can often finalize the divorce following the terms of the petition. This would be an uncontested divorce. If your spouse responds to the petition and issues counter-demands, you will need to go through mediation or the courts to solve the issues and determine the terms of the divorce. This then is a contested divorce and your lawyer will help you throughout the mediation or litigation process to get to the point where the divorce can be finalized.
- Child SupportChild support is a set, monthly payment that is paid by one parent to another parent to provide for the regular expenses of the children. This allows a parent to fulfill his or her parental duties.
- Child Custody and VisitationYour children are the most important people in your life. If you are currently facing a child custody battle, it may benefit you to contact the educated and experienced team at the Law Office of Pritt & Pritt, PLLC.
- Adoption
- PaternityPaternity actions can be complicated, and they are a legal, court-mandated process. This means that it can be extremely helpful to have an attorney to guide you through the process. You may need to petition for visitation or custody in court, and a skilled family lawyer will be able to assist you with these arguments.
- Premarital AgreementPrior to getting married, there is often a misconception that prenuptial agreements are a sign of mistrust in one’s spouse, yet this is often not the case. Having a prenuptial agreement in place simply allows you and your partner to have a clear understanding of the division of your assets in the event your marriage prematurely ends and can help clarify certain rights if one of you passes away.
- Spousal SupportIf you or your spouse were a stay-at-home parent or made significantly less money than the other, spousal support may be an option. In this instance, the spouse who makes more money would pay spousal support for a period of time to help with the adjustment to being divorced. Whether this applies in your situation or how much the spousal support might be will vary based on the details of your case, which your lawyer will go over with you.
- Legal SeparationA qualified domestic relations order is a judicial order in the United States, entered as part of a property division in a divorce or legal separation that splits a retirement plan or pension plan by recognizing joint marital ownership interest.
- Criminal Defense
- Severance AgreementThe court will evaluate wages, salary, commissions, tips, overtime, and bonuses as income for calculation purposes. This also includes any government benefits, severance pay, or retirement benefits. The courts will also factor in alimony, gifts, prizes, and other costs. The court will then affix a percentage which will be the amount you are required to pay monthly for child support.
- Personal Injury
- Estate PlanningIt cannot be denied; estate litigation can be time-consuming and expensive. Litigation or out-of-court disputes among family members following the death of a loved one are both challenging and emotional, particularly if family members did not get along under the best of circumstances. The issues litigated in court involve complex legal questions wrapped up in long-standing family problems, a sure combination for protracted and expensive efforts. While the attorneys of Pritt & Pritt, PLLC are thoroughly familiar with the demands of litigation, we also have a large reservoir of experience to draw from when attempting initiate litigation, if necessary.
- Wills– Wills and Trusts: Our attorneys will listen to your concerns, evaluate your assets, and help you determine whether your goals can be met through a will alone or whether you need to create a trust. We will then prepare the documents and review them with you.
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyA power of attorney is a legal document that assigns authority to another party to act as your agent and manage specific actions or functions. There are different types of powers of attorney that serve different purposes.
- ProbatePritt & Pritt, PLLC has attorneys who handle estate planning and probate law in Charleston, West Virginia. Our firm can help you craft an estate plan based on your specific needs and objectives.