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Portsmouth Family Law Firm
Overview
At Dwyer Donovan & Reis, we understand that problems addressed in family law are unlike those in any other legal field. Family law cases involve what matters most: you, your children, and your future. These cases can be emotional, terrifying and overwhelming. For many client's they don't even know where to begin or what their options are for resolving their issue. Our first and most important job is to help educate you so that you can make decisions about how to approach your case. Our firm handles only family law cases so that we can provide the specialized and dedicated representation that our clients require. We then tailor our services so as to meet the unique needs of each person. This often begins with educating our clients about the numerous process choices available, and then helping them determine which is best for themselves and their family. For some, mediation or a collaborative approach provides the optimal path forward; for others, litigation is the clear choice. Once our clients choose a process, we guide and support them step-by-step throughout their case. Through experience, compassion, and respect we strive to help each client find the best way to resolve their conflict.
Our firm offers legal representation and also mediation services. For mediation services, Meegan and Libby serve as the neutral mediator, working directly with couples to help them resolve their disputes and reach an agreement out of Court. For many couples, this allows them to retain control over their decisions and the ultimate outcome of their case. It also offers a private manner to resolve their issues. We work with clients with & without counsel.
Our practice is limited to family law so that we can provide you dedicated, focused, quality representation. We work with clients throughout the Rockingham, Strafford and Southern Carroll Counties of New Hampshire. We represent clients in the Circuit Courts in Dover, Rochester, Portsmouth, Brentwood, Derry, Salem, and Ossipee. We offer both full and limited legal representation and mediation services. Our areas of practice include:
- Divorce
- Legal Separation
- Mediation
- Guardianship
- Paternity
- Parenting rights for unmarried couples
- Same Sex Divorce and Parenting
- Grandparent's Rights
- Enforcement and modification of orders Post Divorce
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Contempt
- Modification of Parenting Plans
- Relocation
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Unbundled Legal Services
Please visit our website to find out more out the practice, our philiosphy and to read what clients have had to say about their experience working with us.
About Dwyer, Donovan & Reis
Previous Law Firm Name
- Dwyer, Donovan & Pendleton
- Partner at Weibrecht and Reis, PLLC
- The Law Office of Meegan Reis
Languages
- English
Practice Areas
- Family
- Divorce
Office Information
Address
461 Middle Street Portsmouth, NH 03801
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