Family Law (Domestic Relations)
We work with men and women at all stages of a divorce or family law dispute. From the initial filing through requests for modification of final divorce decrees, our experienced attorneys handle all matters related to or arising out of a divorce
When you are going through a divorce, you can feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decisions you have to make. Establishing custody and visitation arrangements, determining child support and alimony, and dividing the assets and debts of the marriage can be complicated and lead to stress and anxiety. You want a lawyer who takes the time to understand the unique circumstances of your case, so that you can identify solutions that are in your long-term interests.
Many of the divorces we work on involve couples with substantial net worth. We have extensive experience assisting men and women with the distribution of complex estates, as well as establishing agreements regarding private school and college education plans for minor children.
We handle all matters related to or arising out of a divorce, including:
Child Custody and Visitation
We help you establish and implement custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interests of your children, while protecting your rights as a parent. We make certain that custody and visitation agreements address concerns about education, medical care and religious training, as well as any other special needs of your children.
Child Support
We review all proposed child support orders to ensure that they are properly calculated under Pennsylvania's guidelines. We also verify that all relevant income, including seasonal, commission and self-employment income, is properly considered.
Spousal Support / Alimony
We help you determine whether alimony is warranted and, if so, the appropriate amount, frequency and duration of payments. We handle alimony pendente lite proceedings to determine temporary support, as well as hearings to establish a final support order.
Equitable Distribution of Marital Debts and Assets
We help you equitably divide marital debts and assets, including real property, bank accounts, investments, retirement accounts and business assets.
Temporary Restraining Orders
We represent either party in proceedings involving a request for a temporary restraining order due to domestic violence or abuse.
* Family law practice limited to Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Washington County and Westmoreland County.