What Do Family Law Attorneys Do?

All You Need to Know

Family law is a broad area of law that deals with family-related issues and any other domestic relations. In our jurisdiction, the California family law code is the legislation that governs family law matters. However, the provisions of this legislation are not straightforward in the ways they are construed and how the courts interpret them.

As such, a licensed family law attorney comes into play to help navigate the legal hurdles. Apart from providing legal representation, they manage legal problems between family members, indicating how important they are in any family law-related issue.

That said, here is an elucidation of some of all you need to know about a family law attorney.

Areas that a Family Law attorney Represents

Family law covers a broad spectrum. As such, a family law attorney can represent you in many areas -in addition to their specialty. Most of the areas covered include:

• Divorce
• Child custody and child support 
• Alimony
• Adoptions
• Pre and post-nuptial agreements.
• Abuse and Neglect

What does a family law attorney do?

When it comes to legal issues, family law attorneys tend to handle them very well and with much more precision than when you handle them alone. For some reason, most individuals who handle their family-related issues often end up having an unfavorable outcome.  However, a family law attorney brings a lot to the table.

To put this into perspective, here’s how a family law attorney can help you:

Handle Your Divorce issues

If you are served with divorce papers or intend to get a divorce, you may probably be facing one of the most difficult periods. Often, divorce is overwhelming and tends to be marred by multiple legal issues that have to be addressed. In such a case, you would need the help of a family law attorney to help you dissect the pertinent issues in your divorce and act within the law.

In addition, your family law attorney can provide you with the best legal advice on how to approach the divorce. They can either tell you to settle the matter or proceed to court.

Help with Child Custody Agreements

Child custody issues are at the core of most divorces. Couples often disagree with the way the children are taken care of after dissolving the marriage. However, such an issue is usually solved through a child custody agreement drafted by a competent family lawyer. In such a case, divorced couples set out the terms whose breach would result in a legal suit.

Drafting Prenuptial Agreements

Before a prenuptial agreement is signed and executed, it has to be drafted. This being a legal document -which the parties intend to be legally binding – means that it must meet all the elements of validity. Quite frankly, a valid prenuptial agreement -which envisions how property is to be divided in the event of a divorce- can be drafted properly with the help of an attorney.

That being said, an attorney can help you draft a will and also take legal steps to ensure that an estate is administered according to the will.

Represent you in court

If it is in your best interest to handle the matter in court, your family law attorney can take the matter to trial. Their legal knowledge, coupled with their vast experience handling cases, means you have a high chance of success.  In addition, you will be in a position to go on with your life as the attorney handles every legal process.

Bottom Line

 A family law attorney can help you avoid any legal hurdle you may face in a family-related issue. Apart from legal representation, you may find the advice given by a qualified attorney helpful in winning any case.

Therefore, any family legal matter requires you to take a progressive approach to avoid or resolve any disputes that may arise. Contact us today. The attorneys at Hart Ginney are ready to help you.