subject: Who Really Needs A Family Solicitor [print this page] Numerous men and women will need the services of the family law court system at some point in their lives. Many could never anticipate that they would discover themselves in the courtroom having employed the services of a family solicitor.
Here are a few examples of positive reasons why a person or family may require the services of a Family Law Solicitor. A couple may be adopting a baby or child, or a single parent may finally be receiving the child support that they deserve. A family solicitor could be helping a couple complete their family, or drawing up the papers that helps a single parent feed and cloth their children.
However, it is an unfortunate reality that many end up in the family law court for less pleasant reasons. The possibilities are endless however, they could be going through the process of divorce, fighting someone over child custody, they could be in the process of getting sued for child support, or being taken to court for alimony. Those suspected of abusing a family member may have to appear in front of a judge, as do those fighting to prove or dis-prove paternity. Men, women, and children are involved in these cases, and no age, gender, race, or even religion is excluded. The impact of a courts decision in all these matters is likely to be significant in terms of the future of the family.
Cases concerning marriage, divorce, living as domestic partners, or even those involved in a civil union may require resolution in the family law court. The system will decide who gets what property, who gets which visitation periods of the children, who keeps the family home, who owes for the debt the couple accrued while together, and more. It is often very difficult, upsetting and complicated to work out all the details of who gets what. However the process is there to settle disputes and allow people and families to rebuild their lives.
So with all of this to worry about you should seek the advice and services of a family law solicitor. Professional legal advice will make certain that you interests are suitably protected.
If you are involved in a separation then a family solicitor will help you to reach a fair settlement in terms of your home, your savings and importantly the future of your children. It is a sad fact that children are most vunerable to the effects of a divorce and separation. It is important to obtain expert advice on how to ensure that you are granted adequate access to your children during the separation.
