Going through a divorce forces you to make important decisions impacting your property, your business, and your children. Some of the issues you may be facing include:
We start your case by identifying your goals. We break down the Pennsylvania divorce, custody, and equitable distribution laws so you know what to expect from the very beginning. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling a broad range of family law issues and can identify how judges respond and what issues are likely to arise. Using our knowledge, we help you present your case in the best way.
If you own a business, we especially know that a divorce brings particular concerns. We work with business valuation experts and financial advisors to help you understand the value of your business and any child support obligation you may owe.
Prenuptial agreements: setting you up for financial success
Many newly engaged couples look to work with us to help them create a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement defines each person’s rights and responsibilities if you ultimately separate or divorce. This document both affirms and takes away rights that you would ordinarily have under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and we take the time to explain what those rights are. A prenuptial agreement, when properly drafted, protects both parties. It not only protects your assets, it can protect you from being responsible for debt as well.
After thoroughly reviewing your assets and liabilities, we make sure that at the end of the process you have a contract that is fully enforceable should you ever need to use it.
Custody: ensuring a meaningful relationship with your children
Just because a marriage ends doesn't mean your relationship with your children has to end. Yet so often, families going through divorce and separation struggle to reach an agreement on child custody. No two families are identical, and when it comes to seeing your children, it's critical that you don't try and navigate the system alone. This is especially true if you are a grandparent or other family member who is seeking custody, if you have recovered from a drug or alcohol use addiction, or if your child's parent is trying to move to a different state.
If you have a particularly complex situation, the child custody court process involves a substantial investment of time in showing the Court that you are ready, willing, and able to act in your child's best interest. When we work with you, we give you realistic expectations and give you tools for how to present your case to the judge in the best way possible.
Regardless of why you work with us, we keep you informed and updated at all steps in the process, and work with you in creating a plan that will help you achieve your goals.
Pittsburgh Family Law Services, P.C. provides legal guidance and advocacy to individuals in family law and estate planning matters in Western Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Clarion, and Westmoreland Counties. To find out how we can help you, please contact us.