Legal Help for Divorce, Paternity & Custody

The issues surrounding family law can be confusing for people facing the difficulties of separating from a spouse or long term relationship. Both people, and any children involved, have legal rights, but often do not know what those rights are. The court system may seem too confusing to ever get the details worked out so that everyone can move on and begin the healing process.

Family law attorneys smooth the path through the complicated court system. We work to establish your legal rights and responsibilities in divorce cases. These issues include setting custody and visitation schedules so that both parents spend time with children, establishing child support obligations according to legal guidelines, settling whether spousal support (alimony) is appropriate, and dividing both assets and debts.

We also handle legal separations, paternity establishment, and annulments. These cases often have many similar issues, but have their own unique place in family law. Separation agreements protect individuals who have not been married, or who may need their rights established while they try to resolve issues in their marriage. Paternity establishment may involve a child from a long term relationship or resulting from one encounter and may involve DNA testing. Both may also include child custody and visitation schedules and establishing child support obligations.

You do not have to face sensitive domestic situations alone. The attorneys at Stuart and Blackwell are here to help with these complex issues, protecting your rights and helping everyone move forward.