Family Law
Are you contemplating a separation or divorce? Are you or your spouse contesting the custody of your children? Are you experiencing legal and financial problems?
Founded on a tradition of integrity, common sense and technical expertise, Barrock & Barrock strives for timely resolution of difficult family situations with a minimum of confrontation, particularly when children are involved.
With the client’s interests at heart, our firm handles divorce and property cases, child custody and support, visitation, wills and estate planning, as well as other matters related to family law. Barrock & Barrock specializes in financially complex cases requiring extensive research and analysis, including cases involving tracing of marital assets.
You are entitled to receive fast and effective solutions that will help restore your peace of mind. You need a knowledgeable and compassionate divorce and family lawyer who will explain your legal rights in easy-to-understand terms. Barrock & Barrock will fight to protect you and your family during these difficult times so that you can move on with your life.
- Divorce & Separation Trials
- Child Custody / Visitation / Paternity
- Maintenance (Alimony)
- Post-Judgment Disputes
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Restraining Orders
- Child Support & Placement
- Property Division
- Business & Asset Protection
Divorce & Separation
Disputes and conflicts are often unavoidable in life. The definition of "family” is ever-changing, and divorces and separations are never easy on anyone, particularly children. We have been helping fathers, mothers, executives, professionals and business owners plan for and cope with the difficult problems of divorce and separation for over 27 years. We know when to negotiate, when to litigate, and how to get you a fair shake!
In most cases, a divorce settlement can be achieved without the intervention of the court, whether through some form of negotiation, mediation or collaborative means. While our goal is to help resolve divorce and separation issues in a cost-effective and amicable way, there are times when aggressive action is necessary to get results for our clients. We have often employed our expertise and tenacity successfully in family law litigation.
The attorneys at Barrock & Barrock will fight to protect you and your family during the separation and divorce process so that you can move on with your life.
We will guide, counsel and help you understand your choices, and we will work with you to achieve the best possible result as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Child Custody
Are you or your spouse contesting the custody of your children?
DON'T BE A VICTIM!
Child custody and support tend to be most sensitive and divisive subjects in divorce negotiations because they affect both your emotions and your wallet. Unfortunately, children are used as a bargaining chip. Parents’ responsibility to supervise their children’s growth and development continues even after the marriage ends.
Both parents should help their children understand that although mother and father no longer love each other as husband and wife, they do love each other as parents. It is essential that both parents successfully convey love to their children. As husband and wife, though, working together may be out of the question.
However, as parents, there are always methods of communication available to those who seek them. Whatever method works best for you, remember that it is critical to remind your children that you care about their personal safety and that you love them, regardless of the status of your marriage.
The court determines custody based on what it believes to be the best interests of the children. This can be the most complicated and controversial component of a divorce. Sometimes children become a bartering tool, and concern for their well-being gets lost in the game of tug-of-war.
Custody matters affect children under the age of 18. When parents disagree about issues of custody, the court will often appoint a law guardian who will conduct an investigation and issue a recommendation regarding custody and an appropriate visitation schedule.
Sole Custody: If the parents are not awarded joint custody, one parent will have sole custody of the children. Sole custody means that a parent has the authority to make legal decisions for the children. The non-custodial parent is awarded specific visitation with the children.
Joint Custody: If parents are awarded joint custody, both parents have legal custody, with one parent designated as the primary residential parent. Joint legal custody means both parents have the right to make major decisions for their children. These decisions relate to the child's place of residence, medical and dental treatment, education, child care, religious education, extracurricular activities, summer camp and recreation.
Shared Custody: Shared custody means that both parents share legal custody, with each parent having specific periods of responsibility for their children. This arrangement gives both parents the right to make major decisions on an equal basis for their children.
Courts will not award joint or shared custody unless the parents can demonstrate a certain level of maturity and a willingness and ability to set aside their personal differences in order to decide what is in the best interest of their children.
Barrock & Barrock has experienced attorneys on staff who can guide you through pre- and post-divorce proceedings.
Modification of Order
In family law, there are four main types of orders that sometimes need to be modified: child support, child custody, child visitation, and spousal support. The court usually has jurisdiction to modify child custody, support and visitation orders well into the future. We have extensive experience in dealing with issues that arise after a marriage has been dissolved. Our experience in these modification proceedings includes everything from alimony and child support adjustments to visitation and custody issues. The firm also represents clients in adoption proceedings and child custody disputes. Our appellate law group also handles marital and family law appeals.
The welfare of our clients’ children is paramount to us. In matters involving child custody and visitation, we are always sensitive to the needs of the children and work toward a resolution that will minimize the impact of litigation on them. Our firm successfully handles all aspects of child-related issues including custody, support, possession, paternity, termination, enforcement and modification.
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