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Family law is a field of legal practice that focuses on disputes involving family relationships, such as child custody, divorce, and adoption, among others. Lawyers who practice family law can represent clients in family lawsuits or associated negotiations. They can also in drafting vital legal documents such as property agreements and court petitions. Some family law lawyers focus on emancipation, paternity, adoption, or other matters that are not related to divorce.

The authorities have the right to decide the reasonable legal requirements for marriage, including legal capacity and age, as well as the laws and processes for divorce and other family law concerns. The following is a basic coverage of family law and what it involves.

Why you need a family law attorney

Most family lawyers stand for clients in divorce proceedings and other divorce-related concerns. But family law is considerably an extensive practice area that includes issues such as reproductive rights and foster care. Since matters related to family law affect your home, having a reliable Murrayville Family Law Attorney by your side can assist you in ensuring that your loved ones are properly protected and represented during any legal proceeding.

Here are the most common reasons to hire a family law attorney.

  • Foster care or adoption: Adopting your child is a complex practice that differs based on the difference in state laws, where the child comes from, the type of adoption, and other aspects. Therefore, it is essential to consult a family law attorney. Sometimes foster parents adopt their children, but the adoption process does not essentially require legal representation.
  • Paternity: mostly, paternity cases are filed by mothers who are trying to secure child support expenses from absent fathers. However, sometimes the biological father can file for a paternity case to be granted a relationship with their child. Paternity is usually determined using DNA testing.
  • Child support and Child custody: Settlement Agreements and court orders involving child support and custody are usually involved in the general divorce case, but can be revisited as situations change. For example, child support can be revised after the financial situation of the non-custodial parent changes.
  • Divorce: Each spouse hires his or her lawyer to assist in establishing a settlement plan to avoid a lawsuit. Divorce lawyers are typically skilled at sharing marital property, determining spousal support, and proposing plans for child custody, support, and visitation (if applicable).

Family law attorneys can handle various important legal issues that affect families. Apart from the above issues, a family law attorney can also handle:

  • Separation agreements
  • Child support enforcement
  • Protective and restraining orders
  • Name changes
  • Premarital agreements
  • Agreement and court order modifications

Related Practice Areas

Family law interconnects with various law practice areas. For instance, cases of child abuse and domestic violence typically include criminal investigations that might lead to arrests and charges, while family law courts are responsible for determining how to protect victims best and ensure a safe environment for involved parties.

These are some legal practice areas that are related to family law:

  • Immigration and Naturalization Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Mediation and Collaborative law

Need assistance with a family law affair? Talk to a Murrayville Family Law Attorney to get the help you need.

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    “I was very pleased with the way that Speaks Family Law handled my case. They worked hard to get the most money that they could. Everyone at the firm was always polite and always answered all of my concerns. I would definitely recommend Speaks Family Law to anyone who needs representation. I always knew that they were there anytime I needed them. A big “Thank you!” goes out to all of the people who are involved with the firm.”

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    “She was amazing, she was able to give me the information I needed and was straight forward about what was possible regarding my son. She has made me feel confident in knowing that father’s have just as much legal rights to kids as moms. If I need legal help regarding anything further I will be contacting her again for sure.”

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    “It was a very helpful experience and I am especially grateful for the way they answered my questions and helped me navigate what would have been a much more difficult situation. I felt that my interests were fought for and taken care of and would hightly recommend anyone who might go through this to be respresented by Speaks Law Firm, PC Family Law Division.”

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