Van Valer Law Firm - Family Law

Family Law

Family law refers to the legal rights and responsibilities of those involved in legally recognized family relationships. A crisis within a family, such as a divorce or a child-custody dispute, can be the most stressful event a person or a family can endure. The attorneys at Van Valer Law Firm have knowledge and experience in all areas of family law and treat these very private matters with compassion and personal attention. We provide clients with reliable guidance to protect their rights and resolve difficult matters.

Our sound representation will protect you and your interests. With over 50 years of combined experience, the attorneys at Van Valer assist clients in all aspects of Family Law, including:

Pre-Planning
Divorce, Separation, and Annulment
Custody
Adoption

Pre-Planning

Whenever members of a family enter into new relationships or change their existing ones, they may wish to make binding agreements on issues that will affect their future. It is best to create these agreements in advance. We offer pre-planning for pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, and co-habitation agreements.

Similarly, when it is clear that a separation or divorce is imminent, it is wise to create a plan that will cause the least disruption and pain. We can assist you in planning and resolving such difficult issues as: pre-separation planning and pre-dissolution of marriage planning.

Divorce, Separation, and Annulment

Divorce, separation and annulment are some of the most stress-filled experiences anyone can go through. The attorneys at Van Valer are sensitive to what our clients are going through during this difficult time. We’ll guide you each step of the way with courtesy and respect, protect your legal rights, and assist you in achieving a fair and reasonable settlement.

Our thorough knowledge and experience with issues in child custody, child support, and property division allows our qualified attorneys to answer your questions and help you create an amicable and workable resolution.

Custody

In a divorce, parents are often able to work out child custody arrangements and visitation schedules without legal intervention. However, when they are unable to come to an agreement, the court may intervene and make a decision based on the child’s best interests. Our attorneys are sympathetic to the tensions present in these situations; and our experience and professionalism will assist you as you consider the complex decisions that are so important to your entire family.

Adoption

Many families are unable to experience childbirth for a number of reasons. Our experienced adoption attorneys will help you create an adoption plan that meets your specific needs. We will help you through the legal intricacies of child adoption and offer you knowledgeable support and guidance as you consider your options. And, of course, we will work to protect your interests to the fullest extent possible.