Divorce
Divorce planning may involve the marriage regime, assets and liabilities, maintenance, children and settlement options.
Children and parenting
Parenting arrangements should focus on applicable law and the child-specific facts, including existing agreements or court orders.
Maintenance
Maintenance disputes require financial disclosure and a realistic assessment of needs, means and existing obligations.
Matrimonial property
The applicable marital regime and asset history can materially affect the financial issues in a family-law matter.
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring to a first family-law consultation?
Bring identification, marriage documents if available, existing court orders or agreements, key financial records and a brief chronology.
Do all divorces go to trial?
No. Some disputes can be resolved by agreement and made part of the court process, while unresolved issues may require adjudication.
Can parenting arrangements be changed?
Existing arrangements can sometimes be varied where circumstances and legal requirements justify it, but the proper route depends on the facts and any existing order.