Family Law

As a practice area focusing on family relationships such as marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody, family law is also known as matrimonial law or domestic relations law. Most family lawyers represent clients in divorce cases. However, family law is a broad practice area, including issues such as foster care and reproductive rights. Since family law matters can be very sensitive, having a trustworthy attorney by your side while you are navigating a challenging period in your life will be of tremendous help. They will ensure your loved ones are fairly represented and protected during any legal process.

People usually seek lawyers specializing in family law mostly for the following reasons:

  • divorce
  • child custody
  • child support
  • paternity
  • adoption
  • foster care

A good family law attorney has integrity, meaning they are honest, transparent, and fair in their billing and work on your case as if it was their own. Not only does J. Gregory McAuliffe have integrity, but he also has vast experience in family law. He will offer you the assistance you need if you are going through a divorce or another sensitive time in your life. With a strong work ethic, J. Gregory McAuliffe will also help you with other matters concerning family law, including getting a restraining order if your spouse is abusive or addressing payment of child support and/or parenting time.

To comprehend how much knowledge and experience a family law attorney must have, let us take a look at the usual divorce proceedings in the United States:

  • filing the divorce petition
  • preparing financial disclosures
  • requesting temporary court orders
  • filing proof of service
  • negotiating a settlement
  • going to trial, if necessary
  • finalizing the judgment

Each of these steps entails a lot of work and legal knowledge, and, for this reason, nearly all parties on the brink of divorce will hire a family law attorney. They are the only professionals who can assist both partners through every step of the divorce, as well as guide the spouses to make the best decisions for themselves and for their children.

Attorney J. Gregory McAuliffe Will Provide You with High-Quality Legal Assistance

So far, J. Gregory McAuliffe has offered legal assistance to hundreds of people on the verge of divorce, easing the burden of the legal process to a great extent. If you are looking for a great family law attorney, whether you intend to divorce or have a complex family matter to solve, J. Gregory McAuliffe is the perfect attorney for you.