Initial Consultation

In a divorce (also known as a dissolution of marriage), these issues may include, but are not limited to:

• Grounds For Divorce
• The Initial Filing Of The Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage
• Child Support, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time
• Discovery
• The Division Of The Marital Estate
• Overall Court Procedures

Other relevant topics for discussion may include, but are not limited to the following: business interests; financial accounts; inheritance; maintenance/spousal support (formerly known as alimony); non-marital property; personal property; real estate; retirement funds; stocks; vehicles; medical insurance; and objectives for an equitable division of the marital estate.

For cases involving children, (including paternity actions), the consultation discussion will include, but is not limited to, the best interest of the children, child care expenses, child support, parenting evaluations, holiday scheduling, medical expenses, medical insurance, mediation, parenting time and the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. This may also include grandparent visitation rights. For paternity actions, our discussion may also include relevant questions regarding the Parentage of the child/children.

Post Decree matters or any other matter relevant to Domestic Relations, i.e. Prenuptial Agreements or Adoption, topics for consultation discussions will be case specific.

Establishing an Estate Plan is something many people tend to postpone, however, in the event of an emergency or death, an estate plan may be one of the most helpful tools that your loved ones can have.

During an Estate Planning consultation, you may review an established estate plan or discuss creating one.  There are various components which play a part of an estate plan including: wills & trusts, Power of Attorney, and guardianships.  In addition to the consultation forms, it will be helpful to come to the consultation with a general accounting of your assets, your desired beneficiaries, guardian or Power of Attorney, as well as an idea of how you would like your estate to be managed in the event of an emergency or death.