Law is a very broad field and there are many aspects of law from criminal to corporate and everything in between. In this short blog, we take a closer look at the various services offered by a family lawyer.
- Pre-nuptial agreements – If a couple wish to protect their individual assets, they can consult with a family advice lawyer who would draft the agreement, which becomes legally binding once it is signed and witnessed. Very often when a couple in their mature years decide upon a relationship, both parties would agree as to what are considered joint assets and what are not.
- Divorce – When a marriage is considered irreparable by one or both parties, the logical step is to file for a divorce. Indeed, both parties should engage the services of a divorce lawyer and set about agreeing on numerous things. In the event there are disputes, both lawyers do their best to reach a mutually agreeable solution, but if that does not happen, a family court would hear both sides and them make a judgement.
- Child maintenance & visitation rights – When a marriage ends and there are children involved, it must be decided who has custody and an agreed amount of money for child support. A family lawyer can make an application for a court hearing regarding child support and visitation rights.
- Domestic violence – If you are the victim of domestic violence, you should contact a family lawyer immediately; he or she can apply for an order that bans the perpetrator from making any contact with you. Such an order can be obtained at very short notice and if you search online, you can find an emergency hotline number of a family lawyer.
- Asset division – When a relationship ends, there are usually assets that must be divided; it is often the case where real estate is sold and one party pays their ex-partner an agreed amount. One party might take out a loan rather than selling the asset and lawyers can manage such an agreement.
As you can see, a family lawyer offers many services and if you should require legal advice/representation, Google can help you to locate an established family law firm.
