Family Law Information

Divorce

A divorce is defined as the legal dissolution of a marriage. There are two types of divorce under current laws: absolute divorce and limited divorce. A marriage can also be dissolved through an annulment.

When a couple divorces, there are several issues that many need to be resolved under divorce law. These include:

• Custody of the Children - The court chooses which parent will take custody of the children and decides on visitation arrangements.
• Monetary Support for the Children - The determination of child support payments is often an issue of available resources.
• Alimony Payments - The divorce court judge can rule that one divorcee must make recurring payments to the other.

Navigating through these issues can often be confusing, but an experienced family law lawyer will be able to help you understand divorce laws. If you are going through a difficult divorce, contact a family law attorney for information specific to your case.

Adoption

Another area of family law is adoption. There are five types of adoption:

• Agency adoption
• Independent adoption
• Identified adoption
• Relative adoption
• International adoption

If you are considering adopting a child, you may want to contact a family law attorney for more information or read through our frequently asked questions. An experienced lawyer can help you with the legal intricacies surrounding adoption law.