What Issues Can A Family Law Attorney Help You With?

No matter where you live, there are family issues that sometimes develop for which you need a family law attorney to help resolve.  It is rarely wise to go into a legal or court setting on your own. Just the necessary paper work that needs filling out, filing, and often serving is beyond the scope of most untrained persons. Consider the following family issues which you may need to resolve and would help you do so.

1.    Divorce, often referred to as the Dissolution of Marriage. When a couple finds they can no longer be together in marriage there is specific legal process that must take place in order to end the union.

2.    Child custody. In the case of joint custody there are a number of issues which must be decided by mediation or a judge in the best interest of the children belonging to a couple, married or otherwise. To help gather and present all the evidence and witnesses necessary to the court. Some of these issues include time sharing, legal residence for the child, how decisions are made concerning the well being of the child, to name a few.

3.      Alimony or spousal support. Again there are a number of issues to be considered such as type of alimony requested, amount needed, ability of spouse to pay and reason for deserving alimony.

4.     Child support and arrearage. How much financially each parent must contribute to the care of his or her child and making sure each parent continues, following the final decision, to honor the ruling is best litigated.

5.   Equitable distribution of marital and non marital assets. In stats where equal distribution does not apply, such as Florida, it is vitally important to handle the gathering of information and proof regarding incomes, assets, businesses, debts, and in kind contributions such as homemaking, child care, and property maintenance, as outcomes can be very tricky.

6.  Prenuptial agreements. These are legal agreements made before marriage determining the disposition of assets of each partner which would, in case of divorce, be honored. These agreements are particularly important for couples who have been married before or are further along in age and likely to have accumulated their own substantial assets.

7.   Postjudgment modifications involving alimony and child support. Situations sometimes change and it is necessary to revisit the court to determine increasing or decreasing alimony or child support. 

While the above family issues are universal, the laws surrounding their resolution are different for each state and you need a experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in whichever is your state of residence. In Florida, there is an outstanding family law attorney in Palm Beach, Grant J. Gisondo PA. Practicing in family law for over ten years, with many successful cases, he can provide the solutions you may need for any of the above family issues. Visit his website to learn more about him, read recommendations from well satisfied clients, and find out about how to receive an initial, free, in person consultation. http://gisondolaw.com/areas-of-law/