Family Law
Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships, such as adoption, divorce, and child custody, among others. At Eric F. Phillips Law Office our attorney's can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations and can also draft important legal documents such as court petitions or property agreements.
Since family law matters hit so close to home, having a trusted legal professional by your side can help you ensure your loved ones are properly represented and protected during any legal process.
The most common reasons to hire a family law attorney include:
- Divorce: Each partner hires his or her own attorney, who will help devise a settlement plan in order to avoid a trial. Our attorneys are skilled at dividing marital property, calculating spousal support, and proposing a plan for child custody, visitation, and support.
- Child Custody/ Child Visitation: Court orders and settlement agreements involving both custody and support usually are included in the larger divorce case, but may be revisited as conditions change.
- Paternity: paternity Cases are filed in an effort to secure child support payments from an absent father. But sometimes biological fathers file for paternity in order to have a relationship with their child. Paternity typically is determined through DNA testing.
- Adoption matters: Adoption is a complex process that differs according to the type of adoption, where the child is from, variances in state laws, and other factors. Therefore, it's important to consult with a family law attorney.
Whether you're in the process of a divorce, need help with an adoption, or have questions about enforcing a child support order, it's often in your best interests to work with an attorney. Get the help you need by contacting one of our experienced and professional attorney's today.
