Sometimes you may need legal advice when making decisions related to your family. The following are some situations in which you should consider speaking with an attorney before filing any documents on your own or making any final decisions.
Divorce
In the event that you decide to proceed with a divorce, a Chicago family law attorney can help you with some of the issues that may arise. These include requesting child support, arranging visitation schedules, deciding on custody arrangements, and dividing assets. Your attorney can also help you make an appointment for mediation if you do not want to go to court.
Adoption
If you want to adopt a child alone, with your spouse, or with your partner, then consider speaking with a Chicago family law attorney. There are usually a few requirements that must be met before you can adopt, which can be handled by an attorney rather than you trying to fill out all the paperwork, home visits, and other details on your own. An attorney can also work to ensure that the process is legal from start to finish so there are no surprises down the road.
Wills and Successions
You can talk to a family law attorney to help you draft your will and file it for court. The attorney can also offer assistance in filing documents related to your estate so that family members do not have to choose someone to handle the process.
bullying issues
Sometimes the other parent may try to intimidate you by saying that you will not be able to see your children again or that you will not be able to see them for a scheduled visit unless you pay a certain amount of money. This is a time when he wants to seek the help of an attorney so that he can see his children as ordered by the court.
judicial issues
After going to court for a divorce, child custody or support, or other family matters, concerns can arise. An attorney can review the court order to determine if anything can be done about the situation. If there is a violation of a court order, then the attorney can help you by filing the proper paperwork with the court to remedy the problem. An attorney can offer her the peace of mind she may need until the problem is resolved so she doesn’t worry about what will happen.
Finance
An attorney can help you protect your finances, whether you are getting divorced or have been ordered to pay child support. He will be able to discuss your income and assets and how to pay what is needed and required instead of paying too much simply because the other party wants more money.
Learn more about when you might need an attorney by contacting Gordon & Perlut, LLC.