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Dissolution of Marriage
Comprehensive legal services, including guidance on rights and responsibilities, preparation of necessary documents like petitions and financial disclosures, and representation in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations. Our deep understanding of local laws, procedures, and community resources means we assist with asset division, spousal support matters, advocating for clients’ interests and ensuring a fair outcome throughout the divorce process. Chanda and her team believe our clients are best served by honest, straightforward counsel — even when the truth is hard to hear.
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Child Support
Assistance in establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support obligations. We assist in the calculation of appropriate support amounts based on state guidelines and individual circumstances, ensuring financial responsibilities are met. We represent our clients in court proceedings, negotiations, and enforcement actions to ensure the proper provision of support for the well-being of the children. Chanda and her team are not afraid to aggressively advocate for our clients when the other party attempts to hide income or manipulate the system to avoid their financial responsibilities to their children.
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Timesharing
Legal guidance and representation in matters related to establishing parenting plans and visitation schedules. We assist in navigating complex legal procedures, advocating for the best interests of the child, and ensuring parents’ rights are protected under relevant state laws. Our experience helps in resolving disputes and achieving fair and suitable timesharing plans through negotiation or court proceedings.
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Paternity/Unmarried Parenting Plans
Services for paternity or unmarried parenting plans involve legal support in establishing parental rights, responsibilities, and custody arrangements for children born to unmarried parents. We assist in establishing paternity through court actions or voluntary acknowledgments, enabling parental rights and obligations to be legally recognized. We help draft comprehensive parenting plans outlining visitation schedules, and child support to ensure clarity and enforceability of parental arrangements outside of marriage.
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Domestic Violence
Chanda and her team provide services for defense and prosecution of injunctions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, stalking, and dating violence, including legal representation in obtaining or defending against court orders intended to protect individuals from harm. We assist clients in filing or responding to injunctions, representing their interests in court hearings related to the issuance or dissolution of protective orders. We provide guidance on legal rights, evidence collection, and courtroom advocacy to ensure the appropriate handling of sensitive domestic violence matters within the legal system.
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Parental Relocation
Chanda and her team help with parental relocation when a parent wishes to move with their child to a new location. We assist in navigating the legal requirements and court processes necessary to obtain permission for relocation, especially if it impacts existing timesharing arrangements. We advocate for the relocating parent’s interests and the parent remaining, while considering the best interests of the child, addressing factors such as the reason for the move and the potential impact on timesharing.
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Adoption
We can assist you with step-parent and grandparent adoptions in certain circumstances where the law allows. Adoption matters can be legally complex and emotionally delicate, requiring an attorney who understands both the technical requirements and the personal stakes involved. It pays to have a creative problem solver in your corner in these tough, delicate situations.
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Emergency Custody
When emergencies occur and your children are in imminent physical danger of harm, or the other parent has threatened to remove them from the jurisdiction, we act swiftly and boldly to protect them. We assist in filing petitions for emergency custody, represent our clients in court hearings to secure emergency custody rights, and ensure that all legal requirements are met to facilitate a smooth transition for the child’s care and well-being.