Legal Services

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Child Custody, Parenting Plans, and Child Support

When a child or children are involved in a divorce, the stakes are immediately increased. In the most positive situations, both parents work together and put the child’s interest first. Sometimes, parents are not able to come to mutual agreement, and it is even more important to have a carefully constructed parenting plan, to preserve the best interest of each child. Janis can use her years of expertise to make sure custody and parenting arrangements are legally sound, and in the best interests of the child.

Janis can help ensure that the accurate information is used to calculate child support under the child support guidelines and achieve the proper child support order.

Divorce

Divorce is the process that legally dissolves a marriage. You may be entering the process with a clear head, and a working relationship with your partner. Other times, the decisions are not mutually agreed upon, and can be confusing, frightening and emotionally draining. If you are contemplating divorce, Janis offers years of expertise in protecting clients, and securing parenting plan that are supportive and equitable for her client.

Property Division

Property division is an emotionally-neutral phrase for the dividing of assets and debts from a marriage. The reality is that possessions, financial assets and debts can carry heavy emotional weight. Finding equitable property division is often easier with the help of a trusted third party, who knows the law as well as the processes for valuing assets and drafting settlement agreements.