1. Parental Agreements
– Parental agreements outline the responsibilities and rights of parents in raising their children, often used by separated or divorced parents. These agreements cover issues like custody, visitation schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and communication methods. We help draft, negotiate, and review parental agreements to ensure they prioritize the child’s best interests, provide clarity, and minimize future disputes between parents.

2. Maintenance and Child Support
– Maintenance and child support involve determining and securing the financial support necessary for a child’s well-being after parents separate or divorce. Our services include calculating fair support amounts based on each parent’s financial situation and the child’s needs, as well as representing clients in court to establish or modify support orders. We aim to ensure the child receives adequate financial support and that obligations are manageable for both parties.

3. Divorce and Legal Separation
– In cases of marital breakdown, divorce formally dissolves a marriage, while legal separation allows spouses to live separately without ending the marriage. We guide clients through each step of the process, from filing and representing in court to negotiating asset division, alimony, and child custody arrangements. Our goal is to achieve a fair resolution while minimizing stress and disruption, and ensuring our clients’ rights and interests are protected.

4. Wills and Codicils
– Wills are legal documents outlining how a person’s assets should be distributed upon their death, while codicils are amendments to an existing will. We assist clients in drafting, reviewing, and updating their wills to reflect current wishes and ensure they comply with legal requirements. A well-drafted will or codicil ensures that the estate is distributed according to the individual’s wishes, minimizes conflicts among heirs, and simplifies the probate process.

5. Succession
– Succession law governs the transfer of assets after a person’s death, including the management and distribution of the deceased’s estate. We offer services in applying for grants of probate (when there is a will) or letters of administration (if there isn’t one), representing clients in succession disputes, and helping executors and administrators fulfill their duties. Our goal is to ensure the efficient, fair distribution of assets according to the deceased’s wishes or legal guidelines.

6. Adoption
– Adoption creates a legal parent-child relationship between individuals not biologically related, granting the adoptive parents full parental rights and responsibilities. We assist clients through the complex adoption process, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements, preparing and filing necessary paperwork, and representing them in court. Our services are tailored to make the adoption process as smooth and legally sound as possible for both the adoptive parents and the child.

7. All Matters Incidental to the Practice of Family Law and Probate
– This includes a wide range of support services related to family law and estate matters, such as mediation for family disputes, assistance with guardianship, spousal support, and trust management. Our firm offers comprehensive guidance to help clients address any additional legal issues that may arise, providing compassionate, effective support through often-sensitive family and probate matters.

These services encompass a broad array of legal support in family and probate law, aiming to protect client interests, prioritize fairness, and foster positive, workable outcomes in challenging personal situations.