SEPARATED / SEEKING DIVORCE
Whether you are contemplating or are currently involved in a divorce, support issue, custody dispute and/or abuse situation, at Hoppe & Martin, you can be assured that your concerns will be handled with expert care - in the strictest confidence. We will work with you to bring forth successful results, and assist in achieving closure, when possible.
Hoppe & Martin provides experienced, practical counsel for many family law matters. We are proficient in the courtroom, but often mediation or arbitration is employed to resolve these types of disputes efficiently. We’re here to represent you - keeping your needs at the forefront.
A few of the areas of family law our practice addresses:
- Divorce
- Identification, valuation and division of property
- Valuation and distribution of retirement plans, stock options and other economic interests
- Annulment
- Paternity
- Child Custody/Visitation and modifications
- Child and Spousal support and modifications
- Restraining Orders (Protection from Abuse)
- Guardianships
- Adoption
- Grandparent's Rights
- Children & Youth Services matters
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Post-nuptial Agreements
- Family Law Appeals
Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally trying and difficult process for all involved. Even in the best of circumstances every decision can seem to be more stressful than the last. It is only human to find yourself reacting emotionally at certain stages of a divorce. It is important, though, to remember that your actions, or failure to act during the process, will affect your familial, emotional, and financial situation for years to come.
As part the divorce process you will need to address many issues, including how the marital property is going to be divided, how debts will be handled, and whether there will be alimony. At Hoppe & Martin, our attorneys are experienced in dealing with all issues that arise in a divorce case. If you are getting a divorce, or just considering filing for divorce, our attorneys are available to answer any questions that you have.
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 have responsibility for, or be able to spend time with, the children. In many cases, the children live primarily with one 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 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 – our telephone is (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. 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.