Need help with a Family Law matter?

You've come to the right place.  Whether you are a  parent, child, single, married -- traditionally or as a same-sex couple -- a family law attorney can help.

Family Law attorneys assist in situations like parents with juvenile issues, children seeking emancipation, singles with cohabitation and prenuptial agreements before marriage, and spouses or ex-spouses with domestic violence, paternity, and alimony.

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Family Law Definitions

Family Law: (n) an area of law dealing with family relations including divorce, adoption, paternity, custody, and support.

Alimony: (n) an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce compare child support.

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