When people hear the term “family law” they often think of divorce cases. While it’s true that divorce is governed by family law, so are marriage, living together, alimony and child support, child custody, adoption, foster care, and other areas related to family life.

When seeking out a family law attorney, it’s best to find one who is well-versed in your specific type of legal situation. Choosing a family law attorney who mostly handles divorces may not be your best choice if you’re looking to adopt, for example, but there are many well-rounded attorneys who practice family law more generally and who can help you with your specific.

 

Any matter of child custody, child support, or divorce can usually benefit from the skills of a good legal advocate. Having someone on your side matters in those kinds of cases, and it’s very likely that the other party will also have someone on their side. You don’t want to come to court alone when the other party has a lawyer. That can be risky, and could cause you to lose the case or not receive what would be considered fair to you. Instead of taking that risk, choose a competent family law attorney who will fight for you and help you get the best possible outcome for your case.

Whether you are going up against a spouse who is asking for too much in the divorce settlement, trying to adopt a child, or have been the victim of domestic violence, a family law attorney can work with you to help find a resolution to the legal issues you’re facing. That can allow you to move forward, no matter what the outcome of the case, with the knowledge that you have done all possible to reach a good conclusion to the issue.