Domestic Relations and Family Law

When it comes to legal matters regarding families and relationships, a very specialized touch is needed to guide the proceedings in the right direction while remaining sensitive to the issues at hand. If you are looking for a New Jersey family lawyer to help you with any of the topics below then don’t hesitate to contact us:

Divorce Mediation:
While this is a little-known concept in some areas of the country, it is definitely becoming a lot more widely accepted as time goes by. During such a difficult time as a divorce, it is key to have a neutral party help resolve outstanding issues like child custody and property division. It allows both parties to resolve the divorce and create a manageable ongoing solution afterwards. The mediator is completely neutral and their role is not to give legal advice, although lawyers can be present at the meetings. This process, when performed by an experienced mediator is a very successful one. In almost every case it saves couples huge amounts of time, energy and frustration. All mediation cases overseen by House Call Attorneys are handled by specialists who are Court Approved R. 1:40 Mediation-Qualified.

Collaborative Family Law:
This is a very useful service to help people resolve their family disputes without the need to go to court. It is done in a face-to-face meeting with lawyers present. However, before this ‘four-way’ meeting takes place, the lawyers will have 1-on-1 meetings with their clients to discuss expectations and their goals for the outcome of the upcoming proceedings. Specialists in finance, psychology or property can be brought into subsequent four-way meetings to finalize and resolve any further details relating to those issues. One of the major upsides to this process is the fact that the court is not involved and there is no rigid timetable dictated by the court system. You are free to create a realistic plan that suits both parties.

Child Custody:
Child custody is by far one of the most tumultuous issues that surfaces in domestic law. Once a couple divorces, it is usually best if the custody of the children is decided outside of court, however, this is obviously not always possible. In an ideal scenario, the parents will come up with a plan together but mediators can be very helpful with the process. If the courts do become involved, the outcome is usually in the best interests of the children. Hopefully it will be decided that the child has access to both parents, but it depends on a few factors such as the quality of parenting and the quality of home life available from each.

House Call Attorneys are specialists in all areas of family law, so if you are looking for a New Jersey family lawyer, please call (973) 459-5923 to schedule an appointment, or contact us online.