FAMILY LAW

Ending a marriage is traumatic. Each case is unique and requires an attorney who can provide a creative and skilled approach to the law. The process can be very overwhelming. It is vital that when going through this process you are represented by an attorney who has the necessary experience in all areas of family law, including actions for divorce, child custody and support, division of marital property, negotiation and preparation of separation and property settlement agreements and issues involving visitation, to provide skilled, caring and innovative solutions to the issues involved in your situation. Paul Rivera is an attorney who provides the supportive, creative, and vigorous representation that is needed through his experience. He gives his clients the personal attention they deserve and should expect from a lawyer.

Divorce

A divorce is a way to legally terminate the marriage relationship. This can be accomplished through an uncontested divorce or a contested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, either there are no issues to be resolved or all issues have been resolved between the parties through a Marital Settlement Agreement. In a contested divorce, issues such as custody, child support, visitation, division of marital property, retirement, etc. have not been resolved and the husband and wife must seek the court’s help to decide these issues.

Child Support

Child support is an obligation that arises when one parent has the primary custody and care of the child. The non-custodial parent usually makes regular support payments to assist with the costs of raising the child. The legal right to child support really belongs to the child involved, for his or her care, regardless of which parent receives the child support payment. The amount is determined using a guideline formula that looks at a number of factors including, income, the parties’ financial resources and health insurance payments.