FAMILY LAW PRACTICE AREA
Whether you are contemplating or are seeking to adopt, have education-related concerns, divorce or support issues, are involved in a custody dispute or in an abusive environment, at Hoppe & Martin, you can be assured that your concerns will be handled with expert care – and in the strictest confidence. We will work alongside you to bring forth successful results, and assist in achieving closure, for you and you family when and where possible.
Hoppe & Martin provides experienced, practical counsel for many family law matters. We are proficient in the courtroom, but often mediation or arbitration is a best practice to resolve disputes effectively. We’re here to represent you - keeping your needs at the forefront.
A few areas of family law we address:
- Adoption
- Annulment
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child and Spousal Support
- Children & Youth Services matters
- Divorce
- Family Law appeals
- Grandparent’s Rights
- Guardianships
- Investments/retirement plan distributions
- Juvenile law
- Paternity
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Post-nuptial Agreements
- Property identification, valuation and distribution
- Protection from abuse/restraining orders
Custody
When parents divorce, one of the issues that they will have to address is with which parent the couple's children will live and the circumstances under which the other parent will get to see the children. In many cases, the children live primarily with one parent (known as the primary custodial parent) and the other parent has partial custody on a scheduled basis. Both parents generally share legal custody which includes the right to make decisions about the child's education, religion, health care, and other important concerns.
Often, parents work out these arrangements between themselves, either voluntarily or with the assistance of their attorneys or a mediator. When they are unable to reach a decision, however, or when unmarried parents are unable to agree on who will have custody of their child, the court may intervene and make a decision based on the child's best interests.
At Hoppe & Martin, our attorneys are experienced in dealing with all matters relating to custody. Contact us with your custody questions today, tel. (610) 444-2001.
Protection from Abuse
If you or someone you love is in an abusive or potentially abusive situation – do not hesitate to seek help. Act quickly to make sure that physical safety is initially secured, then contact us to better understand your options.
Taking the initiative early, before a serious incident, is your best course of action. Please call us for a confidential consultation to understand your rights and responsibilities – we are ready to assist you on tel. (610) 444-2001.
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