Family Law

The issues of family law are perhaps more sensitive than any other legal area because they involve people with whom you share your closest and most intimate relationships. Divorce, child custody and related matters introduce life-altering changes that are often traumatic and fraught with emotional conflict. Obtaining a seasoned lawyer, skilled in family law can help guide you through a difficult time.

Colombo & Colombo has extensive experience in family law matters, including, but not limited to:

• Pre-marital agreements
• Post-marital agreements
• Divorce
• Separation
• Annulment
• Child custody
• Child support
• Parenting time

We counsel our clients in these personal matters and appear on their behalf at Friend of the Court Referee Hearings and in Family Court, both before and after the original judgment is entered.

Legal Approaches

Each client’s situation is unique and our lawyers take the time to fully understand the issues and challenges our clients face. We discuss in detail your objectives so we can help you arrive at informed decisions, explain the legal process involved, and let you know what to expect. When a couple is divorcing, the legal complexity of their divorce is often based on the degree of conflict, whether children are involved, and if substantial assets or debts will need to be addressed regarding property division. Whenever possible, we strive to negotiate marital issues out of court to reach a settlement, which avoids the adversarial atmosphere of a courtroom trial. Mediation and arbitration are alternative dispute resolution methods available, which are usually less time consuming and also less costly than courtroom litigation. However, when necessary to protect our client’s interests, our lawyers will aggressively litigate family law issues through the legal system.

Resolution of issues such as child custody, child support and parenting time are determined by what is in the best interests of the children. We assist clients with post-decree modification when circumstances change after original judgments, requiring adjustments in visitation schedules, custody arrangements, child support or alimony.

Our attorneys draft and review pre-marital and post-marital agreements to address financial concerns regarding assets, debts and other property that each party is bringing to or have brought to the marriage. By establishing agreements, couples can set guidelines on how best to manage their financial affairs and avoid future conflicts.

At Colombo & Colombo, our lawyers respect our client’s privacy and hold their matters in utmost confidence. To arrange a consultation to discuss legal remedies for family conflicts and domestic issues, please contact us online or through our office number at 248-645-9300.