FAMILY LAW

The firm’s family law attorneys are experienced in issues arising from domestic relationships of all kinds, including marriage, domestic partnerships, civil unions, and other family structures, both traditional and non-traditional. Dissolution of these relationships through divorce or separation gives rise to matters most commonly handled by the firm, notably child custody and visitation, the division of assets and liabilities between the parties, and spousal alimony and child support. Other and often related aspects of a family law practice include domestic violence, paternity, annulment, adoption, surrogacy, termination of parental rights, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. 

The firm understand that the psychological aspects of family law are also highly complex. Dealing with families in conflict, often emotional and highly charged, requires special sensitivity and a broad array of skills. Adelman Law Firm, in addition to substantive knowledge, has the ability to listen, to counsel, to investigate, to negotiate, to plan, to draft, to defuse conflict, to advocate and, when necessary, to litigate. Recognizing that out-of-court settlements are vastly preferable for our clients, and with the growing burden on court dockets, the firm are uses (and is trained in) alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and private judging.