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4 Situations in Which You Should Contact a Family Law Attorney

The Seeker by The Seeker
July 2, 2021
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There are certain challenges in life that we are faced with that require some kind of guidance, and when it comes to family issues and the law, this is one factor you need to be well-informed about. Family law is commonly known as matrimonial law. This is the section of the law that usually deals with legal family issues and relationships. Family lawyers or attorneys are the people who specialize in family law. They are experts in this regard and can help in various family matters such as divorce or child custody. Usually, families are unaware of the importance of family lawyers so they don’t know when to call upon one. Below are the top 4 situations in which you should contact a family law attorney.

  1. Preparing For Marriage

It seems odd that you’d need a lawyer for a marriage ceremony but it’s actually true. Marriage isn’t as simple as it sounds. A lot of complexities are involved in marriage. Aside from exchanging vows and celebrating matrimony, there are legal affairs to be dealt with as well. A family law attorney guides you throughout your marriage. It is the job of the attorney to inform you of your rights and responsibilities. A family law attorney prepares the prenup agreement before marriage. If you or your partner are bringing pre-owned assets then making a prenup agreement becomes necessary. Its main purpose is to decide how all the wealth and property will be distributed in case things don’t work out and the events lead to a divorce or death. Prenups become extremely helpful and handy if the spouse is also getting aid from the previous marriage. A family lawyer will protect your assets for your future in this regard.

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  1. In Case Of A Divorce

Ending a marriage is just as difficult as preparing for one. A divorce is surely an unfortunate event and it’s very complex as well. Handling a divorce without a family attorney is close to impossible. It can take months to reach a divorce settlement. Conflicts usually arise in distributing property and child custody. Depending on the actual reason for the divorce both parties are entitled to their rights. Usually, if a divorce suit isn’t handled properly it bursts out of control and leads to a civil lawsuit. This is extremely time-taking and drains resources. When a divorce is looming around, you should contact your family law attorney. The family law attorney will guide you on the best path. He’ll advise you on which settlement to take and which one to avoid.

  1. Conflict Over Child Custody

Conflict over child custody usually starts after a divorce but there are certain situations when it starts before divorce as well. Both parents have a legal right to care for their children. This is where the actual conflict starts. This is the divorce aspect. There are other aspects when you have to fight for custody as well, and you should find out more about it before contacting a lawyer. You can fight for custody against the state or even other family members. This is because under certain circumstances the state can decide to take your child away as well. This when the state feels you are no longer the right parent to take care of the child and his future due to child abuse or negligence. This is a situation when you need to contact your family law attorney. He will see to it that the claims are falsified and ensure you get child custody.

  1. Beginning The Adoption Process

The child adoption process can be extremely stressful at times. It requires you to fill a truckload of paperwork. Moreover, it’s a long process that can take months to complete. If you wish to adopt a child, you have to prove to the child welfare services that you are physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically, and financially stable to take care of the child. Your lawyer will take care of this process. There may be some disputes and you may need to attend court sessions as well. The legal guardians of the child may try to reject you on legal grounds. This is a situation in which a family law attorney is extremely important to have. The guardians of the child can even try to threaten or extort you. A family law attorney can help you solve this problem step by step.

A family law attorney is useful in a lot of situations. Whether it’s child custody or a failed marriage, a family law attorney always comes in handy. There are certain situations in which it becomes necessary to contact a family law attorney. Mentioned above are the top 4 conditions in which calling a family law attorney becomes a necessity. 

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