Family Law

Few legal areas are as emotionally charged as family law, primarily for the litigants, but also for the lawyers and judges involved in the cases and even the public at large. In divorce and child custody cases in particular, the adversarial process has increased tensions between the parties that do not abate even when the process is complete. As a result, many states have begun to explore other, non-adversarial alternatives, such as mandatory mediation, which can save time and money and preserve relationships to the extent possible. Mediation and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes provide an option for those who prefer to stay out of court. ADR provides many potential advantages for most cases, including reduced cost, faster resolution, less emotional stress, the ability to construct solutions that are outside of the authority of the courts. Whatever the situation, we have the experience at Atkinson & Associates, P.C. to handle all of your family law needs. Our attorneys represent clients in a full range of family law matters, including:

• Adoptions
• Divorce
• Paternity
• Child Support
• Child Custody
• Visitation
• Maintenance or Spousal Support
• Marital Property Disputes
• Legal Separation
• Premarital or prenuptial agreements
• Modifications
• Voluntary & Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights
• Temporary and Protective Orders
• Domestic Abuse
• Mediation and Arbitration
• Judgment Enforcement
• Wills & Probate

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

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