Non-Divorce Services

Domestic Violence

As part of our family law practice, and sometimes in conjunction with divorce proceedings, we have experience establishing and defeating orders for protection (PPO) in domestic situations involving violence or threats of violence. Protecting the safety and rights of all parties to a dispute is a chief concern. If a protective order is necessary, we will assist in the establishment of the order. If a protective order is being unfairly sought out of malice, we will work vigorously to defeat the order. We take matters of domestic violence seriously, and we will do everything we can to protect your rights and your safety.

Juvenile Delinquency & Juvenile Proceedings

Our juvenile law practice involves representing minors in misdemeanor delinquency proceedings. We also represent parents and minors in cases involving termination of parental rights. Whether faced with criminal delinquency charges or caught in the middle of a bitter custody dispute, minor children have rights and interests and we protect their rights and advocate for their interests.

Adoption

Our adoption practice focuses on stepparent and in-family adoption. Frequently, when one parent is not involved in a child's life and the parent who is involved gets married or remarried, then it is in the best interests of everyone concerned for the stepparent to execute an adoption. Adoption gives the stepparent certain legal rights and responsibilities over the child, especially in the event of the death of the biological parent. We also work with grandparents seeking to adopt grandchildren because parents are unfit to care for the children, or the parents become incarcerated and the grandparents do not want the children placed in foster care.

Contact us anytime to schedule an appointment to discuss how we can help with a matter of domestic violence, juvenile law, or adoption.