Family Law
Areas of Family Law
A. Child Custody
Petition for Visitation
Modifications in Visitation
Orders to Show Cause
B. Child Support
Modification in Support
C. Domestic Violence
Orders of Protection
What you can expect when you come to the office for a consultation
A. Honest and Integrity
B. An explanation on the applicable laws
C. An explanation on court procedures
D. Review of your documents
E. Discussion on available options
F. Discussion on attorney fees
What you need to bring to the consultation
A. All court documents related to the current matter
- Any court orders already in place
- Any modifications already filed
- Any petitions already filed and submitted
{All of these documents are important as it can provide information on where the case stands at the time of the consultation}
B. If asking for modifications in support, all financial documents
- Current Pay stubs or other proof of income
- Any current payment arrangements with SCU (SupportCollection Unit)
- Tax returns to show previous income
- Proof of expenses showing a change in circumstances
{All of these documents are important because when you go to court, the judge will more than likely want to see proof that there has been a change in your financial circumstances to warrant a modification}
C. Proof of living arrangement