A family law case can involve such things as prenuptial, paternity, divorce and a variety of other family relationships. Any of these areas usually involve highly charged emotions. This is a good time to hire an attorney to represent the legal interests of the client. An attorney will give a variety of options available the situation. Protecting legal interests will be at the top of their priority list. They will also work to get the best outcome on the case that is possible.
Paternity determines what the legal relationship is between a parent and a child. If a client does not feel that they are the parent of a child, it is important that they have a paternity of a child performed before paying child support for the next 18 years of a child’s life. Paternity tests are easily given and can determine who the birth father is. If a father feels that they are the father of a child but are being denied visitation because the mother claims they are not the father, they can have a paternity test ordered through the court system.
A family law case also covers divorce and prenuptial agreements. When there are a lot of assets before a marriage takes place such as real estate, a 401K or large sums of cash, it is recommended that protection of the assets occur in the event of a divorce with a prenuptial agreement. This does not mean that couple is anticipating the marriage to fail. What this means is assets are protected in the event of a divorce or death. Assets that have been accumulated from work or inherited need to be secure. If there are children from another relationship and the assets are to be given to the children, a prenuptial agreement can protect them. If the assets aren’t protected with a prenuptial agreement, they will be given to the surviving spouse in the event of a death.
When an individual is in a family law situation, they need to call and schedule a consultation to discuss their case. It will help to give you a better understanding of the remedies available for the legal situation. An attorney can discuss a variety of options with sound legal advice.
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