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Melehy & Associates assists clients in all aspects of the law relating to the needs of today's families, including, but not limited to:
Divorce
Every divorce proceeding is unique and may involve some or all of the following considerations:
- Alimony and Child Support
- Division of Property
- Division of Pension Assets or Rights
- Complex Business Evaluation
- Mutual Funds, Stocks and Securities Distribution
- Valuation of Assets
- Debt Management
- Use and Possession of the Family Home
Child Custody Support and Visitation Schedules
Child custody, support, and visitation schedule decisions are some of the most difficult and important aspects of a dissolution proceeding for individuals with children. In determining how parental responsibilities are to be shared, a couple must determine:
- The primary and secondary residence of the children
- Whether rotating custody is appropriate
- The visitation schedule
There are a number of important issues that must be determined in the calculation of child support, including:
- The financial, schooling and medical needs of the child
- The access or visitation schedule
The- health insurance for the child
- The parents' income
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements are structured so as to protect and safeguard the client's premarital assets according to the agreement between the parties. The attorneys pay particular attention to the drafting and the execution of a prenuptial agreement to insure that it will be enforceable. Melehy & Associates also represents individuals who are seeking to have a prenuptial agreement enforced or, if the facts and law warrant, annulled.
Paternity/ Maternity
The Firm represents fathers and mothers seeking assistance from the courts to establish parental rights for the purpose of:
- Receiving child support
- Establishing visitation, contact and access rights
If you have a family law issue and need legal assistance, you might benefit from a consultation with the attorneys at Melehy & Associates.
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