- DivorceWhen the two parties can agree on the terms of their divorce (custody, visitation, support, and division of assets and debts), the parties can avoid having to go to court. Hence, attorney fees are minimized and it is for that reason that our firm offers flat fee rates. In contested divorces, children and marital property are usually areas of heated debate which result in increased attorney billable hours and court time and therefore higher legal fees. Whether or not a couple has children, friendlier is cheaper. Consequently, if the parties can reach an agreement their divorce will be cheaper than a contested matter.
- Child SupportChild support is ordered pursuant to a complex formula (California Child Support Guidelines) that involves many factors, two of the most important of which are the time share percentage each parent has with the children and the absolute and relative incomes of the parties.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild visitation and custody are a vital topic that must be resolved. Before the separation, each parent enjoyed full custody of the minor children (those under 18 years of age). After the separation, custody of the minor children is divided between the spouses. As a result, the new division result can be a 60/40 time share, 50/50 time share, or it could be divided on some other percentage basis. The parties can agree to an appropriate time share or the court will order a time share that is in the "best interest of the children."
- Adoption
- PaternityEstablishing paternity (parent child relationship) means legally determining the father of a child. If a child's parents were not married to each other when the child was born, the law does not recognize the father unless paternity is legally established by a court order. Establishing paternity will give your child the same rights and benefits as children born to married parents.
- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipDivorce is about making sound choices and intelligently deciding on disputed issues, and the need to uphold financial health. It is about understanding the delicate characteristics of Family Law and the influence on relationships within the household. A valuable divorce attorney understands significant case law in California and understands the preferred method by the petitioner and gives compassionate guidance.
- Spousal SupportOne spouse may be entitled to receive spousal support (California courts no longer refer to spousal support as Alimony even though most individuals still commonly refer to it as "Alimony") from the other spouse commencing from the date of separation, or from when the request is made, and continuing until further court order. Whether or not spousal support is awarded is a complex issue and involves numerous factors. Some of the more important factors are the length of the marriage, the supported spouse�s need for support, the paying spouse�s ability to pay, the age and health of the parties, the skill levels of the parties and ability to earn, and the present income and historical income of the parties.
- AnnulmentClients will discover that in addition to the above areas, our full range of legal help in the field of family law includes complex divorce cases involving substantial assets, lengthy disputes pertaining to child custody, marital annulments, paternity cases to simple uncontested divorce cases. Our dedicated and compassionate attorneys and legal team are ready to vigorously represent you and vindicate your rights before and after a divorce.
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWIFlorida Lawyer - St Augustine Law is a Florida Criminal Lawyer firm dedicated to defending persons with a Florida DUI, and practicing Florida Divorce Attorney.
- Restraining OrderDomestic violence exists where, in any relationship (e.g., between sexual partners, family members, or people who live or have lived together), a person causes bodily injury, sexually assaults, threatens, harasses, destroys personal property, or disturbs the peace of another. If you are a victim of such domestic violence or emotional abuse, one of our family law attorneys can help you obtain a "kick-out" or restraining order. A restraining order may direct the named party not to approach you, your home, work, or vehicle, and may prohibit any efforts to communicate with you, or to transfer money or other property.
- Personal InjuryHouston Divorce Lawyer - Marylin Gale Vilyus & Associates practice in the areas of divorce, child support, child custody, and personal injury.
- BankruptcySan Jose Bankruptcy Lawyer - Ellahie & Farooqui LLP has over 30 years experience as San Jose Bankruptcy Attorneys. The Law Offices of Ellahie & Farooqui LLP are committed to providing the highest level of legal expertise in San Jose Bankruptcy law.